Sr Additive Manufacturing Tech​nician

Milwaukee Tool • Menomonee Falls, WI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Additive Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting Milwaukee Tool's product development efforts through advanced additive manufacturing technologies. You will leverage your technical expertise to produce high-quality prototypes, maintain industry-leading equipment, and help drive innovation from concept to reality.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in engineering technology, Manufacturing Technology, Additive Manufacturing, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in additive manufacturing, prototyping, manufacturing, or engineering support roles.
• Ability to set up and operate Manual or CNC machining equipment.
• Experience operating various industrial additive manufacturing equipment
• Strong understanding of additive manufacturing processes, materials, and post-processing techniques.
• Experience with powder-based, resin-based, and extrusion-based additive technologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and process-related equipment.
• Familiarity with CAD software and build preparation software.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop less experienced technicians.
• Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and hands-on problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Independently operate, maintain, and optimize additive manufacturing equipment across multiple technologies including SLS, SLA, DLP, DMLS, FDM, and other emerging platforms.
• Prepare, schedule, and monitor prototype and production builds to ensure quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Perform post-processing activities including de-powdering, support removal, curing, surface finishing, machining, and part inspection.
• Troubleshooting and maintenance efforts on additive manufacturing equipment and associated post-processing systems.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to support product development, design validation, and rapid prototyping initiatives.
• Provide technical recommendations on additive manufacturing processes, materials, and design-for-additive best practices.
• Support additive manufacturing workflows, build queues, and project priorities in a fast-paced team environment.
• Support material qualification, inventory management, and safe handling procedures for powders, resin, and filament-based systems.
• Train technicians and team members in equipment operation, troubleshooting, and additive manufacturing best practices.
• Evaluate and implement process improvements to increase throughput, quality, repeatability, and machine utilization.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment following 6S and laboratory safety standards.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of new additive manufacturing technologies and materials.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities where additive manufacturing can accelerate product development and testing.
• Continuously pursue technical growth and remain current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

Benefits

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree