Additive Manufacturing Technician

ATI•Margate, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this job is to perform a variety of duties pertaining to the setup, calibration, and maintenance of additive equipment, including metal 3D printing machines, associated post-processing equipment, and any ancillary equipment used in the Additive Manufacturing process for the manufacturing of high-performance components in the aerospace and defense industry. This role requires skill in diagnosing and repairing mechanical systems and proficiency in operating and maintaining industrial equipment.

Requirements

Trade school certificate in Machining, Manufacturing or another technical program
Must have at least 1 year of additive manufacturing experience or 7yrs of experience in aerospace manufacturing maintenance or mechanical field
Knowledge of manufacturing
Position requires a US Person due to government security clearance requirements
Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy (DoE) and Department of Defense (DoD) Classified Clearance – ATI-sponsored

Nice To Haves

Aerospace, Defense, and Space industry experience
Mechanically incline and feels comfortable around machines
Comfortable using Microsoft Office platform – Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel
Strong ability to multitask
Embraces change, the requirements of this role change every minute
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional teams
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work late and/or nights and weekends if needed

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, turn over and maintain various additive manufacturing printers while following ATI, industry, and customer procedures, standards, and specifications
Remove any build supports associated with the printing process
Set up, operate, turn over and maintain associated post-processing and ancillary equipment, including EDM, bandsaw, de-powder machines, and hand-grinding tools
Operate a handheld grinder, power tools, and basic hand tools
Ensure powder handling is done in accordance with ATI policies to ensure traceability and purity
Collaborate with other team members to coordinate schedules for any machine-required maintenance
Partner with contractors and service technicians when equipment is being serviced and/or repaired
Monitor inventory of all consumables to ensure sufficient stock for production
Proactively utilize problem-solving skills if there is an issue with a machine prior to calling maintenance
Perform all necessary daily, weekly, and monthly tasks such as inspecting to make sure filters are clean on – Velo, EOS, SLM 3D metal printers
Perform all necessary facility and machine maintenance tasks periodically
Follow and practice prescribed safety regulations
Perform minor repair work including replacing defective parts, clean, oil, and check calibration of instruments
Maintain related logs and record as well as any related administrative support for department
Strong attention to detail and finesse when handling parts
Daily cleaning responsibilities pertaining to the machines and work area
Other duties as assigned