Additive Manufacturing Technician

Amcor•Evansville, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the Additive Manufacturing Manager and will operate all additive manufacturing and downstream equipment, including in assisting with trouble shooting, repairing, and following a regular preventative maintenance schedule to ensure Operating Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is maintained.

Requirements

AS/BS degree in an AM Technology, Product Design, or Engineering related field or equivalent Additive Manufacturing experience.
1-3 years experience directly in or adjacent to the AM industry creating digitally printed packaging, components, and systems.
Knowledge of a multitude of AM technologies including but not limited to SLA, MSLA, DLP, SLS, FFF, and DMLS technologies & materials that drive plastic and metal output of physical deliverables.
Technical background with ability to solve problems.
Basic understanding of conventional package manufacturing processes and downstream equipment.
Basic ability with 3D computer modeling, preferably SolidWorks.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Must be able to stand for 8+ hour periods.
Must be able to lift 30 lbs, regularly.
Color vision within normal limits.
Visual acuity of at least 20/50 for distance (corrected or uncorrected) and a minimal near vision ability to read 10-12 point type at a distance of 12-18 inches.

Nice To Haves

Mold design and machining experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Send files to and operate all AM equipment in an efficient manner.
Properly post process parts based on the specific AM equipment and material used.
Assist AM Lead Tech during preventative maintenance of all AM equipment.
Troubleshoot failed equipment and repair internally or when applicable, request an OEM technician to come in and resolve the issue.
Work collaboratively with the AM team, Equipment Support & Services, Corporate Engineering, Ops Excellence teams to increase production efficiencies and optimize safety opportunities. This may include travel to plant sites, domestic and international.
Always maintain AM operations in clean & safe conditions.
Recommend preventative safety procedures.
Generate optimized STL files with proficient knowledge of slicing software to analyze and set up efficient and effective 3DP builds.
With assistance of AM Lead Tech, acquire advanced knowledge and ability to apply high resolution finishes to models and apply color match paint or clear coat to achieve customer requirements.
When applicable send & oversee jobs sent to external AM service bureaus for quote, lead-time, and delivery.
Ship models to internal and external customers, domestic and international.
Use of SolidWorks CAD to manipulate 3D data, when applicable, to support a successful model build on specific prototyping equipment.
3D CAD solid and surface modeling.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)