Senior 3D Print Production Technician

Formlabs; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in 3D printing is seeking a Senior Operator to ensure production goals are met while maintaining high-quality standards. The role involves operating 3D printers, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with site leadership on safety and operational improvements.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

Vision and Dental coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Fertility Benefits and Parental Leave

Fitness and Wellness Benefits

Catered lunch 3 times/week

Unlimited 3D Printing access

Qualifications

• Experience operating various 3D printers.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Strong focus and ability to operate with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee equipment performance and collaborate with departments.
• Set up, run, and post-process 3D prints.
• Mentor junior team members and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Troubleshooting 3D printers

Efficient operation

Effective communication

Job description

Department: Manufacturing

Location: Somerville, MA

Summary

This role contributes to ensuring 3D print production goals are met efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards and adherence to safety protocols. As a senior team member of operators and technicians, you will oversee equipment performance and collaborate with other departments to drive continuous improvement in 3D printing processes.

In this role, you will set up, run, and post-process 3D prints. You will ensure quality standards are met and ship prints to customers. You will mentor junior team members and partner with site leadership on print farm operations and safety procedures. You are the first line of defense in troubleshooting and will clearly document issues requiring further investigation.

Requirements

• Experience operating various 3D printers
• Strong focus and ability to operate efficiently with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage competing priorities, tight deadlines, and last-minute projects
• Proficiency in troubleshooting 3D printers and processes, and effective communication of issues to process engineers and the site manager

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery noise, temperature changes, and particulate materials
• Ability to stand, walk, and work on the production floor for extended periods
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds as needed

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits through UMR (United Healthcare Provider Network)
• Vision and Dental coverage
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid Time Off (PTO): accrual begins on start date, up to 3 weeks (120 hours) per year
• Fertility Benefits and Parental Leave
• Fitness and Wellness Benefits
• Catered lunch 3 times/week
• Unlimited 3D Printing access

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

If you see yourself contributing even if you don't meet every requirement, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will advance 3D printing.

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