Senior Additive Manufacturing Technician

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia seeks an Engineering Technician at ET4 level to support metal additive manufacturing production. The role includes hands-on operation, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of AM systems and post-processing equipment while guiding other technicians.

The position emphasizes mentoring, process qualification, and collaboration with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure safety, quality, and efficient production.

Qualifications

• Advanced AM knowledge and hands-on operation of metal AM systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment, processes, and parts.
• Experience mentoring technicians and developing work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate day-to-day AM machines, post-processing equipment, and related processes.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor other technicians during complex builds.
• Develop and improve work instructions, procedures, and production documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Additive manufacturing

LPBF

Troubleshooting

Prototyping

Metrology

GD&T

Technical training

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

CMM

Post-processing equipment

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia seeks an Engineering Technician at ET4 level to support metal additive manufacturing production. The role includes hands-on operation, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of AM systems and post-processing equipment while guiding other technicians.

The position emphasizes mentoring, process qualification, and collaboration with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure safety, quality, and efficient production.