Additive (3D Printer) Operator

ADDMAN Engineering•Fort Myers, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ADDMAN Engineering produces production components using 3D printing at its Ontario, New York facility. The Additive Operator operates additive manufacturing equipment, handles materials, and performs part breakout within an established quality system. Prior additive manufacturing experience is not required; structured on-the-job training and formal qualification are provided. Potential career paths include production and leadership roles, such as Product Handler, Material Handler, Setup Technician, and Setup Supervisor, or quality-control roles, such as QC Inspector, QC Technician, and QC Supervisor. This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which requires U.S. person citizenship status. The work takes place in an industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to polymer powder, particulates, and elevated-temperature equipment. Required protective equipment includes safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toe footwear, and respiratory protection for designated powder-handling tasks. Employees must follow safety policies and hazardous-waste disposal procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, interpret, and execute detailed written work instructions.
Working knowledge of basic mathematics, including weights, ratios, and percentages.
Basic computer proficiency and ability to perform data entry in a manufacturing system.
Manual dexterity sufficient to handle small and thin-walled components without damage.
Ability to pass a respirator fit test and receive medical clearance for respirator use.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain on feet for the duration of a shift.
Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
U.S. person citizenship status, as required by ITAR.

Nice To Haves

Experience in additive manufacturing, powder coating, foundry operations, composites, or another powder- or dust-controlled environment.
Experience working under ISO 9001, AS9100, or a comparable quality management system.
Experience with Epicor or another manufacturing ERP system.

Responsibilities

Set up, start, and monitor builds on additive equipment according to approved work instructions and travelers.
Verify machine condition, powder level, and material identity before each build.
Handle polymer powder by weighing, sieving, and blending it to the approved refresh ratio; maintain lot identity and container labeling.
Perform cake removal, part recovery, and powder reclaim within designated containment areas.
Check parts against the job sheet and drawing, and identify and segregate nonconforming or questionable parts for review.
Accurately complete build logs, powder transaction logs, traveler signoffs, and ERP transactions when the work is performed.
Maintain the assigned work area according to established 5S and combustible-dust housekeeping standards.
Transfer identified parts and associated documentation to the Finishing department.
Escalate machine alarms, process deviations, and abnormal conditions to the Additive Technician.
Follow standard safety policies and company hazardous-waste disposal procedures.