3D Printing Technician

Britten, Inc. • Traverse City, MI

1h • Onsite

About The Position

Britten, Inc. is a veteran-owned (VOSB), creative production house dedicated to delivering innovative signage, displays, and event branding solutions that make our customers stand out in a crowd. For 35+ years, we’ve leveraged our state-of-the art design, printing, fabrication, and manufacturing capabilities to propel high-impact campaigns and promotional ideas into the world. Always on time, on strategy, and on budget, we build the stuff that helps people, communities, and businesses flourish and prosper. Located in Traverse City, Michigan, this creative production studio known as Britten seeks talented individuals to join our team. We’ve built a reputation for saying "yes" to projects others won't touch. Our people make that possible, individuals who put a premium on thoughtful service, care about the people next to them, and are willing to go the extra mile on projects they touch. We're looking for a hands-on person to lead the day-to-day operations of our additive manufacturing division. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being in the shop, running and maintaining 3D printers, and keeping projects moving smoothly. You’ll take ownership of setup, calibration, scheduling, material handling, and order fulfillment. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented maker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, ensuring consistent quality, efficiency, and reliability across all projects. We want people who align with and can live our core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up.

Requirements

• 3D printing experience required
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to utilize computers and learn new software programs
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task and work independently
• Extreme attention to the details
• Sense of urgency to accurately and timely achieve results
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work before/after typical production hours as work may demand
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team
• Align with and believe in the company core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up

Nice To Haves

• Design/engineering experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the additive manufacturing division
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain 3D printers to ensure optimal performance
• Manage print schedules, prioritize orders, and coordinate workflow to meet deadlines
• Communicate job status with the fabrication team and deliver parts to assembly in an organized manner
• Handle materials, including preparation, storage, and proper usage
• Ensure quality control of printed parts, maintaining consistency and accuracy
• Troubleshoot technical issues and perform preventative maintenance
• Maintain an organized and safe fabrication workspace
• Provide guidance, training, and support to team members working within the division
• Collaborate cross-functionally when opportunities arise in design and engineering
• Align with and believe in the company core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance coverage options
• 401K with employer match of contribution (Employer match equal to 50% of contributions to the plan, up to 6% of employee’s pay)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (Full time employees)
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance-company provided
• Reimbursement for safety glasses and/or work boots (if position requires and qualifies)
• Company provided safety, skill development and/or leadership training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed