Additive Manufacturing Technician Aerospace
Orionplacement
- Carson, CA
- $65,000-85,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Operate and monitor advanced metal 3D printers (e.g., EOS, SLM, LPBF systems).
- Prepare build plates, set up print jobs, and follow engineering specifications.
- Handle metal powders safely (loading, depowdering, part removal, support removal).
- Perform post-processing tasks such as finishing, machining, and polishing.
- Conduct visual and dimensional inspections to meet aerospace quality standards.
- Maintain accurate build logs, equipment records, and production documentation.
- Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to troubleshoot and optimize builds.
- Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean, controlled environment.
- 1+ years of experience in manufacturing, CNC machining, or precision manufacturing (aerospace preferred).
- Familiarity with additive manufacturing processes or related production technologies.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and build instructions.
- Comfortable working with PPE and handling powdered metals.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- High school diploma required; technical certificate or associate degree preferred.
- Experience with EOS, SLM, or other LPBF systems.
- Knowledge of GD&T and use of inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, CMM).
- Background in aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries.
- Be part of a growing advanced manufacturing company working on aerospace and defense projects.
- Hands-on role with cutting-edge additive manufacturing technologies.
- Competitive pay and benefits package.
- Exposure to aerospace, rocketry, and motorsport industries.
- Career growth in a rapidly expanding sector of advanced manufacturing.
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Requirements: Note, these requirements are in conjunction with the job description but supersede what is written in the ad: Hard deal breakers: must have exp in manufacturing, CNC, or precision production. Must have familiarity with additive manufacturing processes. Soft deal breakers: aerospace/regulated industry exp is preferred. Experience with quality inspection tools is preferred
- Client Submission EM:
- Client: Mimo Technik
- Client Submission EM:
- Client job title: Additive Manufacturing Technician
- Job Code: JPC-364
- Salary range: $65k-$85k
- Location: Carson, CA
- On site, hybrid, remote: On site
- Experience: 1
- Requirements: Note, these requirements are in conjunction with the job description but supersede what is written in the ad: Hard deal breakers: must have exp in manufacturing, CNC, or precision production. Must have familiarity with additive manufacturing processes. Soft deal breakers: aerospace/regulated industry exp is preferred. Experience with quality inspection tools is preferred
- Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Metal 3D Printing Technician – Aerospace Manufacturing. Advanced Manufacturing Technician – Additive Processes. Additive Manufacturing Operator – Defense & Aerospace
- Practice Area/Industry: Aviation/Aerospace
- # of hires needed: 1
- Open or not to recruiters on TE: Yes
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