Additive Technician

Responsibilities

• Take extreme ownership for shop floor operation of a variety of additive machines to deliver hardware with a focus on flexibility and scrappiness.
• Hands-on machine operation skills, comfortable operating high value equipment and computer-controlled tools.
• Comfortable delivering results in the face of adversity, finding creative solutions, and collaborating with experts/leaders.
• Embrace a fast-paced startup environment, staying focused, self-directed, and eager to learn and adapt on the fly.
• Knowledge and responsibility for mechanical systems necessary to support AM operations including gas and fluid plumbing, shop floor equipment.
• Ability to engage in manual support removal using air tools, part de-powdering in Solukon, and EDM operation for cutting parts off build plates.
• Ownership of shop floor cleanliness and organization, learning from doing and providing feedback on 5S activities.
• Maintenance of equipment and supporting tools relevant to the manufacturing process.
• Ability to work safely while manipulating heavy objects and handling metal powders.
• Strong knowledge of hand and power tools, proficient in using them to accomplish a given task.
• Digital work order inputs/outputs, ability to follow computer-based directions and provide feedback to engineering staff for continuous improvement of process documentation.

Qualifications

• No degree requirements if applicant has relevant background work experience necessary to be successful in the role.
• Examples of relevant experience include working in the construction trades, CNC machining, aerospace assembly technician, or automotive mechanic roles.
• 1+ years of experience as metal additive manufacturing technician is preferred.
• 3+ years of total job experience in a relatable field is required.
• Comfortable with hands-on machine operation of high value and high consequence equipment.
• Highly organized with the ability to work flexible hours, including second shift and weekends, as needed.
• Proficient communication skills, willing to work and collaborate with a team to accomplish goals.
• Knowledge of general fabrication methods including CNC milling, turning, EDM, welding, bending, etc.
• Self-starter mindset, maintain focus on the goal and work towards it when input from process experts and leaders is stretched thin.
• Willing to work on site in Kent, WA.