Additive Manufacturing Technician 3D Printing

Contract role unitl end December 2023.

The role involves working with businesses to develop prototypes via Additive Manufacturing (3D printing).

This will include:
Manufacturing prototype systems, components, and sub-assemblies from computer aided design (CAD) files and engineering drawings.
Operating a range of polymer and metal 3D printers including Industrial FDM, FFF, Polyjet, SLA and DMLS.
Creating optimized settings for each 3D print build and documenting this information in a clear detailed manner.
Working with clients to produce CAD files and engineering drawings where appropriate.
Provide support and fault-finding skills to ensure safe and efficient operation of all 3D printing systems.
Producing risk assessments, and method statements as required.
Research & development of innovative ideas, leading projects from conception through to completion.
Liaising with other departments and off-site manufacturers to co-ordinate on projects and ensure successful delivery.
This is an outstanding opportunity for career development in an exciting and innovative environment. You will be working with a unique combination of industrial 3D printing technologies (polymer and metal), and industry leading design tools.

**Skills**:Essential
- You will need to have a minimum 2:1 degree, in a relevant field of study **or** equivalent experience.
- Have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom (UK) at time of starting employment.
- Good working knowledge of CAD e.g., Fusion 360 or Solid Works.
- Experience in operating commercial 3D printers, both metal and polymer.
- Good working knowledge of data preparation and STL editor software for additive manufacturing.
- Experience in setting, operating and programming CNC machines ideally HAAS.
- Precision hand fitting and assembly skills.
Desirable:

- Experience in fault-finding and resolving technical problems, resolution of day-to-day customer and team issues.
- Experience of project management and/or people management.
- Experience of producing risk assessments and method statements.
Special Requirements
- The role also necessitates the use of a computer workstation and VDU for a substantial proportion of the working day
- Availability to travel/work within the UK and occasionally overseas, when required