Additive Manufacturing Technician

Additive Manufacturing Technician

The Additive Manufacturing Technician is responsible operating, maintaining, and optimizing additive manufacturing (AM) systems to produce precision components, prototypes, and final products. The position is a full-time non-exempt position and will report to the Mechanical Engineering Chief Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment (3D printers) and related post-processing tools.
• Set up and control AM processes, including parameter optimization, material loading, and build environment settings.
• Select and prepare materials (polymers such as PLA, ABS, TPU, PETG) for AM, ensuring compatibility with process parameters.
• Read and interpret blueprints, CAD models, and technical drawings to prepare parts for AM and hybrid machining.
• Performs general maintenance and housekeeping of workplace, tools, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing process issues, machine malfunctions, and quality deviations to minimize downtime.
• Support R&D by contributing to new material development, process optimization, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and quality teams to ensure parts meet specifications and regulatory standards.
• Maintain records of process parameters, materials used, and inspection results for traceability and compliance.
• Stay current with AM technologies, software, and industry standards to improve efficiency and quality.
• Ensure corporate policies and procedures are adhered to in the day to day performance of duties
• Support other duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies

• A High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification, associate degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or materials science required.
• A minimum of three (3) year of experience operating and maintaining additive manufacturing equipment and related post-processing tools.
• Ability to operates in a manufacturing and R&D facility, in a controlled environment for sensitive AM processes.
• Experience with manual and CNC milling equipment is desirable
• Able to work varied projects in a rapidly changing environment with limited assistance.
• Must have experience working in an AS9100 environment
• Demonstrated experience with 3D printer slicing software, Solidworks, CAM (MasterCAM) software is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to stand, twist, bend, squat, and reach for extended periods of time
• Candidate must be able to work 1st shift with work hours from 8:00a-5:00 p.m. Occasional overtime will be required

Location

• Huntsville, Alabama

Clearance

• Must have the ability to successfully pass a background investigation. The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is desired.

Cummings Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cummings Aerospace complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Cummings Aerospace expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.