Senior Additive Manufacturing Technician (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Additional voluntary benefits

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a hands-on Additive Manufacturing technical professional for an onsite role in West Des Moines, IA. You will be a key technical resource, operating and maintaining advanced AM equipment, preparing build files, and partnering with Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, and OEM experts.

You will drive continuous improvement, monitor OEE, and help deliver high-quality aerospace hardware while ensuring safety and process capability.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or AA/AS degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with reading engineering drawings, GD&T, and 3D modeling.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace or defense.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain advanced additive manufacturing equipment, including startup, setup, and maintenance.
• Support machine operators with troubleshooting and technical direction to ensure safe production.
• Prepare build files for production, development, and cost-estimating activities.
• Investigate equipment failures and process issues with RCCA activities.
• Monitor equipment performance and improve OEE, availability, and utilization.
• Create work instructions and process documentation for development and production.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance to resolve technical challenges.
• Obtain and maintain operator certifications for processes and equipment.
• Perform testing and inspection of materials and hardware as required.
• Promote safety and quality culture and stay current with additive tech.

Skills

Mechanical principles

Manufacturing principles

GD&T

3D Modeling

Reading engineering drawings

Regulated environment experience

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS degree

Tools

CNC machining

Manufacturing equipment

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a hands-on Additive Manufacturing technical professional for an onsite role in West Des Moines, IA. You will be a key technical resource, operating and maintaining advanced AM equipment, preparing build files, and partnering with Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, and OEM experts.

You will drive continuous improvement, monitor OEE, and help deliver high-quality aerospace hardware while ensuring safety and process capability.