3D Printing Lab Technician Model Builder

Job Title: 3D Printing Lab Technician / Model Builder

Job Code: 39808

Job Location: Salt Lake City UT

Job Schedule: 9/80 (employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)

Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled3D Printing Lab Technician / Model Builderto lead day-to-day operations of our additive manufacturing lab and produce high-quality demonstration models mockups fixtures and test assets that support engineering manufacturing and customer-facing activities. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical expert with exceptionalCADskills strong mechanical aptitude and deep experience with both polymer and metal additive processes.

This is not a product manufacturing role. Instead the focus is on building accurate realistic representative models and support hardware used in design reviews manufacturing readiness reviews demonstrations fit checks test activities and related internal programs. The ideal candidate will combine strong digital modeling capability with practical lab execution printer maintenance and workload management.

Essential Functions:

• Run the daily operations of the3D print lab including managing print queues setting priorities and balancing scheduled work with walk-in demand
• Create prepare modify and optimizeCADmodels for additive manufacturing withSiemens NXpreferred
• Produce high-quality demonstration items representative product models fixtures mockups and test support assets
• Support large model builds and complex print jobs from setup through post-processing and final delivery
• Select appropriate print methods materials orientations support strategies and finishing approaches based on intended use
• Operate additive systems across polymer and metal printing workflows including setup build monitoring post-processing coordination and quality checks
• Maintain high printer utilization while making sound decisions about schedule urgency and available machine capacity
• Perform routine printer maintenance and upkeep troubleshoot issues and coordinate with service contractors to minimize downtime
• Manage raw material inventory to ensure adequate stock levels proper storage rotation and expiration control
• Track lab usage machine health and material needs to support efficient operations and planning
• Attend additive manufacturing conferences monitor emerging technologies and help develop capital requests for new printers materials and capabilities
• Help evaluate and bring new capabilities in-house including multi-material printing carbon fiber printing and advanced metal printing options such as dual-alloy processes

Required Qualifications (one of the following):

• High school diploma technical certification associate degree or equivalent hands-on experience in additive manufacturing model making fabrication or a related field

Preferred Additional Skills:

• ExceptionalCADskills with experience creating accurate production-quality 3D models;Siemens NXstrongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience with polymer additive manufacturing processes such asFDMMJF andDLS
• Familiarity with metal additive manufacturing including aluminum printing workflows and handling considerations
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving ability
• Experience producing realistic high-quality physical models that accurately represent final products or assemblies
• Ability to manage multiple requests shifting priorities and a high-mix workload with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail organization and follow-through
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with engineering manufacturing and program teams
• Experience running or coordinating a shared additive manufacturing lab or model shop
• Experience with post-processing finishing assembly and cosmetic improvement of printed parts and presentation models
• Experience creating fixtures jigs and other support hardware for engineering or manufacturing teams
• Exposure to additive technology scouting vendor engagement and capital equipment planning
• Familiarity with advanced or emerging additive capabilities such as continuous fiber reinforcement multi-material systems or dual-alloy metal printing

Work Environment and Additional Requirements:

• This role may require occasional evening or weekend work to support large builds urgent requests or maximize printer utilization
• The role involves hands-on work in a lab environment including moving materials working around equipment and following established safety procedures for additive manufacturing operations

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