Additive Manufacturing Shift Lead

Corporate Profile
SyBridge Technologies is the global leader in technology-enabled design prototyping and manufacturing solutions for complex high-precision parts. Our mission is to use technology to simplify and accelerate how parts are designed and manufactured. SyBridge is one of North Americas largest injection molding tooling platforms and the largest private on-demand digital manufacturer. Our AI/ML technology platform is supported by an industry-leading team of software engineers computational geometry experts and data scientists. SyBridge Technologies is backed by Crestview Partners and comprises 15 acquisitions that bring together different products services and technologies into a unified technology-enabled platform. We are headquartered in Itasca Illinois and operate through 18 locations across North America Europe and Asia. For more information please visit .

Position Summary
The Additive Manufacturing Shift Lead plays a key role in overseeing daily additive manufacturing (AM) operations on the production floor. This position is approximately 75% hands-on production and 25% leadership and coordination ensuring that the shift team executes print builds post-processing and quality procedures safely efficiently and in accordance with established standards.

The Shift Lead provides direction to Operators and Technicians ensuring equipment readiness material availability and process adherence while also supporting continuous improvement initiatives and team development.

Key Responsibilities

Shift Leadership & Coordination

• Assign and oversee daily tasks for Operators and Technicians to ensure smooth workflow and balanced workloads.
• Ensure all necessary equipment materials and tools are available and operational at the start of each shift.
• Escalate maintenance quality or production issues promptly to management or engineering support teams.

Production Oversight

• Monitor active print builds to ensure quality accuracy and on-time completion.
• Review and verify production documentation build logs and quality records for completeness and accuracy.
• Conduct and document process observations shift audits and performance checks to maintain consistency and standards.

Material & Process Management

• Oversee material handling processes including resin and powder management ensuring full traceability.
• Spot-check adherence to procedures and address deviations in real time to prevent production or quality impacts.

Quality & Collaboration

• Partner with engineering production and quality teams to resolve nonconformances or customer complaints.
• Ensure builds and finished parts meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Support process validations and continuous feedback loops with cross-functional teams.

Training & Development

• Mentor and support Operators and Technicians in daily operations including proper setup post-processing and documentation practices.
• Assist with onboarding and training on standard operating procedures (SOPs) work instructions and best practices.

Maintenance & 5S

• Oversee daily weekly and monthly preventative maintenance tasks to minimize downtime.
• Ensure cleanliness organization and safety standards are upheld across the production area following 5S principles (Sort Set in Order Shine Standardize Sustain).

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process enhancements that improve throughput reduce waste and increase yield.
• Collaborate with engineering and management to document improvements track results and standardize best practices.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce safety protocols and environmental controls for all shift team members especially regarding material handling and machine operation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education or certification in manufacturing engineering or a related field preferred.
• 35 years of experience in additive manufacturing machining or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Prior leadership team lead or shift coordination experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of 3D printing technologies material handling (powder and resin) and post-processing techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety quality and continuous improvement.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a production floor environment.

Our commitment to you

SyBridge Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. We are committed to the attitude of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at SyBridge are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race color religion or belief sex sexual orientation gender identity National origin veteran or disability status family or parental status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. SyBridge encourages applicants of all ages.
This position will require prolonged computer use and sitting for periods of accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) SyBridge Technologies will provide accommodations when requested by the employee. When the employee becomes aware of any disabilities that would affect them from performing their duties they will advise SyBridge Technologies if accommodation is required.