Lead Additive Manufacturing Technician

The role

The Lead Additive Manufacturing Technician leads daily execution for an assigned additive manufacturing or post-processing work center. This person operates and maintains industrial equipment, trains and mentors technicians, and ensures production targets are met safely and efficiently.

What you will do

• Lead daily execution for an assigned additive manufacturing or post-processing work center.
• Operate and maintain industrial additive manufacturing and post-processing equipment.
• Train, mentor, and coach other team members.
• Maintain 5S standards, FOD control, and powder and material controls.
• Own preventive maintenance accomplishment for the work center.
• Execute and enforce standardized work and document activity in MES.
• Lead structured shift handoffs.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
• Identify and report quality concerns and nonconformances.
• Recommend and support continuous improvement efforts.

Required qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Hands-on experience operating and maintaining industrial additive manufacturing equipment and post-processing tools in a production environment
• Demonstrated ability to work in a digital manufacturing environment, including use of MES and CMMS
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor less experienced team members and to lead a small team
• Strong work ethic, dependable attendance, and a self-starting approach
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Working understanding of multimeters, electrical power, and pneumatic air systems
• Experience with scheduling, planning, and prioritizing work in a production setting
• Strong attention to detail and a safety-first mindset
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Team-oriented, professional, and respectful
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional extended or weekend hours

Nice to have

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in additive manufacturing, preferably metal laser powder bed fusion (LPBF)
• Proficiency across multiple post-processing operations such as support removal, wire EDM, heat treat, abrasive media blast, and part inspection
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or defense manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP, or similar quality management systems
• Experience with highly technical equipment such as lasers, EDM, robotics, CNC, and CMM
• Prior experience as a lead, trainer, or subject matter expert
• Track record of zero audit findings or consistently strong adherence to work instructions
• Experience participating in root cause analysis, 5S, or continuous improvement projects

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Equity plan
• Discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Company holidays including a year-end shutdown
• Paid parental leave
• HMO and Premium PPO options
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives

Before you apply

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls
• Company participates in E-Verify

About the company

Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies. Their integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions.