CNC / 3D Printing Technician

Job Title

Job Mission: Operate and maintain R&D manufacturing equipment to provide quick service to meet project deadlines.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilizes R&D manufacturing equipment (CNC mill, 3D printers, etc.) to provide fixtures, prototype components, and other services R&D may need to keep projects progressing.
• Assist with prototype builds and testing.
• CAD proficiency to generate and modify models. Use CAD database to store and organize models.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on R&D equipment such as 3D printers, CNC mill, and lab equipment.
• Maintains a clean and organized workspace to uphold 5S best practices and to support lab safety.
• Attends project meetings to provide prototype status updates as needed.
• Tracks, records, and electronically files time spent by project.
• Supports LPAs at production line or in laboratory.
• Uses intuition and mechanical aptitude to complement work tasks.
• Demonstrates attention to detail, flexibility, and ability to multi-task.
• Proactive: Anticipates issues, communicates with the R&D team, and plans for contingencies.
• Displays effective time management skills, adhering to deadlines and communicating potential roadblocks in advance.
• Wears personal protective equipment on a regular basis.
• Ability to work overtime, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least one-year related manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with CNC machining.
• Experience with polymer 3D printing.
• Experience with (or ability to learn to use) general hand tools and general measuring equipment.
• CAD proficiency and drawing reading skills or ability to learn.
• Basic knowledge of Word Processing software, Spreadsheet software, Database software, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Strong communication skills, professional appearance, and good time management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and handle multiple projects and assignments with proficiency.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Either holds a valid passport or able to apply for one.

Essential Physical/Mental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential physical demands. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms; to lift with arms, flexing elbow; talk or hear; flex hands/wrists/elbows to grip/grasp; see and inspect; bend at knees and waist; and twist at waist. The employee must lift and/or move up to 31 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to read, understand, and apply written and spoken directions; write; count accurately; use basic math (addition and subtraction.); and identify defective part or machine malfunction and report to team leader.