Polymer Additive Technician - 1st and 2nd Shift

Fathommfg; Town of Hartland (WI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Fathom is seeking a Polymer Additive Technician on 1st and 2nd shifts to operate a range of additive manufacturing machines. The role focuses on post-build work: removing supports, inspecting parts for defects, and preparing shipments to meet deadlines.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in a similar role, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with additive manufacturing processes. Position is full-time and on-site in Hartland, WI with hourly pay of $18.00–$24.00.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Experience using hand tools and basic shop equipment.
• Ability to lift/move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to read work orders and technical drawings.
• Capable of working both in a team and independently.
• Must be motivated with high energy and drive.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Remove printed jobs from 3D printers and perform post-build maintenance.
• Remove support material and structures from printed models.
• Load machines with material and recycle post-process material for next build.
• Prepare machines for builds and perform preventative maintenance.
• Remove supports from models using tools and grinders.
• Inspect, package, and ship orders when completed.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.
• Communicate order details and non-conformances to supervisor.
• Update order details in MES software and track shipments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Read and write English

Hand tools experience

Lift up to 25 lbs

Read work orders/part drawings

Team vs unsupervised work

High energy/motivation

Additive manufacturing knowledge

Job description

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Polymer Additive Technician - 1st and 2nd Shift

FullTime Manual Labor Fathom - Hartland, Hartland, WI, US

16 days ago Requisition ID: 2654

Salary Range: $18.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Company History:

Fathom is one of the largest digital manufacturing platforms offering on-demand manufacturing in North America. With more than 90 large-platform industrial-grade 3D printing machines and a national footprint with more than 500,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity across 10 facilities, Fathom seamlessly blends in-house capabilities across plastic and metal additive technologies, CNC machining, injection molding & tooling, urethane casting, sheet metal fabrication, and design and engineering.

With over 50 years of industry experience, Fathom is at the forefront of the industry 4.0 digital manufacturing revolution serving clients in the technology, defense, aerospace, medical, automotive and IOT sectors. Fathom's extensive certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 Design, ISO 13485:2016, AS9100:2016, NIST 800-171 and ITAR.

Position Summary:

The Additive Technician - Polymers is responsible for producing 3D printed objects on a host of industry leading additive manufacture machines. Focus of the responsibility is preparing the models once they have been built on the 3D printer. This includes, but is not limited to, removing support material, inspecting parts for build defects and abnormalities, fixing broken models, preparing necessary paperwork for shipping, packaging and inspecting order for accuracy, and ensuring shipment is received by specified shipper to achieve required deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Remove printed jobs from 3D printers and perform immediate post build preventative maintenance.
• Remove Support material and structures for 3D printed models
• Load machines with additive material and post process material to recycle for the next build
• Prepare machine for builds by cleaning machine post build and perform preventative maintenance.
• Remove Support structures from 3D models using, hand tools, grinders, chisels, and orbital sanders
• Inspect, package, and ship orders when completed.
• Maintain good shop hygiene by regularly organizing and cleaning tools and shop spaces.
• Communicate order details and non-conformances to department supervisor.
• Update order details in Manufacturing Execution software (Streamics, Access) and provide notes on shipping and tracking.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 1-2 years of demonstrated success in a similar role is preferred
• Experience in design for manufacturing and assembly techniques preferred
• Attention to detail is a must
• Experience with hand held tools
• Ability to lift/move up to 25 pounds
• Ability to read & write English
• Experience reading work orders & part drawings
• Ability to work unsupervised as well as in a team environment
• Motivation, high-energy, and drive
• Familiarity with Additive Manufacturing technologies is desired

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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