NAVSEA Additive Manufacturing Technician

About the Role

This position requires eligibility to access controlled unclassified information (CUI) and export‑controlled data, and candidates must meet applicable federal requirements, including U.S. person status where required. The role is onsite in Danville, VA.

Pay, Perks, & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, determined based on market benchmarks and internal equity
• Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with employer match
• Generous time off, including vacation, paid sick leave, and paid family leave after one year
• Paid holidays, including a two‑week paid winter break
• Anthem PPO and HSA health plans, with excellent dental options

How You Will Help the Team

The NAVSEA Additive Manufacturing Technician plays a critical support role in delivering an accelerated short‑term training program that equips Department of War personnel with hands‑on additive manufacturing skills. By ensuring instructors and students have the tools, materials, and lab environment needed for high‑impact technical training, this role directly contributes to program quality, safety, and learner success.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment, materials, and activities to support classroom and hands‑on instruction
• Assist the Lead Instructor during lectures and lab exercises
• Maintain consumables inventory and ensure materials are available for training activities
• Perform preventative maintenance on additive manufacturing and CNC equipment and tooling
• Support lab organization, safety, and general instructional needs as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma (required); technical degree in manufacturing or equivalent experience (preferred)
• Significant related occupational experience; Department of War manufacturing experience (preferred)
• Experience with CNC machine setup, programming, and operation (required); Haas experience (preferred)
• Proficiency with CAD and CAM software (required); Mastercam experience (preferred)
• Experience with slicing software (required); Eiger experience (preferred)
• Hands‑on experience with additive manufacturing processes (required)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints (required)
• Strong problem‑solving skills and proactive, team‑oriented mindset (required)
• Current manufacturing‑related technology skills and willingness to learn emerging technologies (required)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (required)

Essential Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Use of basic hand tools
• Frequent movement throughout a training lab environment
• Use of stepladders

What Makes Working Here Different

This role has a direct impact on national‑defense workforce readiness. It offers hands‑on work with advanced additive manufacturing technologies in a collaborative training environment focused on adult learners, providing opportunities to grow technical skills while supporting mission‑driven education.