3D Printing Specialist
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About the Role
EIGHT TECHNIC MRO SERVICES is expanding its additive manufacturing capability and needs a 3D Printing Specialist fluent in FDM, SLA, SLS, and PolyJet technologies. The role involves end-to-end print jobs from file prep to post-processing and quality control, with 2+ years of hands-on production experience required.
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Responsibilities
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain FDM, SLA, SLS, and PolyJet printers across the shop
- Prepare and slice files in appropriate software (e.g., Cura, PrusaSlicer, PreForm, Magics, GrabCAD Print, Materialise)
- Recommend optimal process and material for each part based on function, tolerance, cost, finish, and lead time
- Manage print orientation, supports, infill, multi material assignments, and nesting to maximize quality and machine utilization
- Perform post processing: support removal, washing and UV curing (SLA), depowdering and bead blasting (SLS), sanding, dyeing, and finishing
- Inspect printed parts against drawings and report on dimensional accuracy and surface quality
- Maintain material inventory, log machine hours, and follow preventive maintenance schedules
- Document process parameters and build a library of validated print recipes
Requirements
- 2+ years of hands on production experience operating FDM, SLA, SLS, and PolyJet printers
- Strong understanding of polymer materials: PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, Nylon, TPU, SLA photopolymer resins, PA12 powder, and PolyJet materials
- Proficient with at least one slicer per technology and comfortable troubleshooting failed prints
- Experience with post processing equipment: wash/cure stations, depowdering stations, water jet/support removal stations, bead blasters, sanders
- Ability to read 2D drawings and interpret tolerances
- Strong attention to detail and good shop floor discipline (5S, cleanliness, safety)
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About the Role
- We are expanding our additive manufacturing capability and need a 3D Printing Specialist fluent across all four core polymer technologies: FDM, SLA, SLS, and PolyJet.
- You will own print jobs end to end — from file prep and material selection to post processing and quality control.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain FDM, SLA, SLS, and PolyJet printers.
- Prepare and slice files in appropriate software.
- Recommend optimal process and material for each part.
- Manage print orientation, supports, infill, multi material assignments, and nesting.
- Perform post processing: support removal, washing and UV curing, depowdering and bead blasting, sanding, dyeing, and finishing.
- Inspect printed parts against drawings.
- Maintain material inventory, log machine hours, and follow preventive maintenance schedules.
- Document process parameters and build a library of validated print recipes.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of hands on production experience operating FDM, SLA, SLS, and PolyJet printers.
- Strong understanding of polymer materials: PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, Nylon, TPU, SLA photopolymer resins, PA12 powder, and PolyJet rigid/flexible/clear/digital materials.
- Proficient with at least one slicer per technology and comfortable troubleshooting failed prints.
- Experience with post processing equipment: wash/cure stations, depowdering stations, water jet/support removal stations, bead blasters, sanders.
- Ability to read 2D drawings and interpret tolerances.
- Strong attention to detail and good shop floor discipline (5S, cleanliness, safety).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with industrial grade systems (e.g., Stratasys F series and J series PolyJet, Formlabs Fuse, EOS, HP MJF, Markforged).
- Experience with multi material and multi color PolyJet workflows.
- Familiarity with engineering grade materials (PA CF, PEEK, ULTEM, tough/high temp resins).
- CAD literacy (Fusion 360, SolidWorks) to make minor part edits before printing.
- Exposure to AM workflow software (e.g., Materialise Magics, Netfabb).
- Experience supporting jig, fixture, or end use part production.
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