R&D 3D Printing Technician (Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm)

Dover Corporation•Arden Hills, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At CPC (Colder Products Company), we’re not just connecting fluid lines – we’re connecting people, ideas, and possibilities. For nearly 50 years, we’ve been engineering cutting-edge fluid connection technologies that power industries from biopharmaceutical, thermal management (liquid cooling of electronics), medical, industrial, and chemical handling markets. But what sets us apart? Our people. We’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and forward-thinkers who thrive in a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Headquartered in Minneapolis/St. Paul, with over 700 employees in 14 countries, we’re growing fast, and we want you to grow with us! Your Role Are you ready to make an impact and work with a company that values your expertise, ideas, and career growth? As our next R&D 3D Printing Technician (Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm), you’ll be at the forefront of shaping our organization’s success. This isn’t just a job – it’s a career move where you’ll thrive, learn, and enjoy coming to work.

Requirements

Associates degree in technical areas such as engineering, design (CAD), or similar.
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and repair 3D printing equipment required.
Working knowledge of computer hardware and troubleshooting as it relates to printing systems required.
Understanding of computer networking concepts applicable to printing operations required.
Basic knowledge of engineering drawings, CAD models, and measurement methods required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, and Word required.
This role may require less than 5% travel.
Candidates should be comfortable with occasional travel as needed to support business objectives.

Nice To Haves

3 or more years of experience with 3D printing in a manufacturing or engineering setting.
In depth knowledge of relevant materials used in the practice of 3D printing.
Stratasys certification as a level 2 or higher operator.
Basic CAD skills for model interrogation and manipulation.
Familiarity with FDM, PolyJet, and resin-based additive technologies, including Digital Light Projector (DLP), Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP), and Stereolithography Apparatus (SLA).
2+ years of hands-on experience in 3D printing, additive manufacturing, or related fields.
Coursework or certification in Design or Manufacturing with a focus on 3D printing.

Responsibilities

Owns prototype delivery and quality for the area to support efficient product development and manufacturing.
Contributes to the strategy of 3D printing within the company with respect to future capability and capacity expansion as the subject matter expert.
Collaborates with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to meet customer requirements, including referencing CAD models in Creo or Solidworks.
Sets up 3D printers, including loading/unloading material spools, filling resin cassettes, preparing software programs, scheduling jobs, and sending prints to various machines using multiple technologies.
Prepare parts for post-processing, following standard procedures.
Performs preventive maintenance, including cleaning, preventative upkeep, and minor repairs, in accordance with safety and quality standards.
Executes secondary processing such as media blasting, sanding, and general assembly.
Maintains a clean and organized work area through 5S and general facility upkeep.
Troubleshoots equipment and print issues to ensure optimal machine performance.
Handles occasional administrative tasks such as inventory management, material ordering, and part packaging.
Performs other job duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Benefits

Mentorship, hands-on training, and career development opportunities
Tuition Assistance to support continued education, plus scholarship programs for children of eligible employees.
A Co-Op and intern program in partnership with several universities for hands-on industry experience.
Recognition programs that celebrate your contributions, from employee loyalty awards to peer-to-peer recognition.
Multiple paid-time off programs, including PTO, company-paid holidays, bereavement leave, and paid volunteer time to support causes you care about.
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness support, including access to in-person and online advisors for mental, financial, and overall well-being.
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision coverage starting day one for you and your family.
Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions for eligible plans.
Company-paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance for added security.
Onsite gym & wellness programs to help stay active and healthy.
401k plan with automatic employer contributions starting on day one, plus profit-sharing to invest in your future.
Referral bonuses
a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
medical, dental and vision insurance
wellness programs
health savings account
health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance, supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
commuter benefits, parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year, paid time off beginning at 120 hours annually, tuition assistance
business travel services
employee discounts
an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services.