Senior Additive Manufacturing Technician - Metal AM

HII; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking an Engineering Technician ET4 to advance metal additive manufacturing production. You will operate AM systems, perform post‑processing, and troubleshoot complex issues, while guiding junior technicians and coordinating with engineering teams.

The role requires an Associate's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience, with strong metrology and technical writing skills. On-site position in Virginia with up to 10% travel may apply.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with additive manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to engineers on AM tasks and processes.
• Lead day-to-day operation of AM systems and post-processing equipment.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of equipment, process, and part quality.
• Mentor and train less experienced technicians in AM practices.
• Develop and improve operating procedures and technical docs.

Skills

AM knowledge

LPBF

Troubleshooting

GD&T reading

Metrology

Technical writing

Team leadership

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

CMM

Metrology equipment

Job description

HII Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking an Engineering Technician ET4 to advance metal additive manufacturing production. You will operate AM systems, perform post‑processing, and troubleshoot complex issues, while guiding junior technicians and coordinating with engineering teams.

The role requires an Associate's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience, with strong metrology and technical writing skills. On-site position in Virginia with up to 10% travel may apply.