Additive (3D Printer) Operator

ADDMAN Engineering LLC•Fort Myers, FL

2d•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 material, 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. The role offers potential career paths in production and leadership, including Product Handler, Material Handler, Setup Technician, and Setup Supervisor, or in quality control, including QC Inspector, QC Technician, and QC Supervisor. The position is subject to 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 and particulates, designated respirator use, elevated-temperature equipment and components, and physical tasks such as prolonged standing and walking, frequent reaching, bending, and crouching, and handling loads up to 50 pounds. Required production-area PPE includes safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe footwear.

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 damaging them.
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.
Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
Ability to work around airborne polymer powder and particulates, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to be fit-tested for and wear a respirator for designated powder-handling tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
U.S. person citizenship status, as required by ITAR.
Ability to perform the physical requirements described, including extended standing and walking, frequent reaching, bending, and crouching, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
Vision sufficient, with or without correction, to inspect components and surfaces for defects.
Use safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe footwear throughout production areas.

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 additive equipment builds 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 labeling on containers.
Perform cake removal, part recovery, and powder reclaim in designated containment areas.
Verify parts against the job sheet and drawing, and identify and segregate nonconforming or questionable parts for review.
Complete build logs, powder transaction logs, traveler signoffs, and ERP transactions accurately and at the time of work.
Maintain the assigned work area 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 procedures and comply with company hazardous-waste disposal procedures.