Additive Design Technician

The role

The Additive Design Technician will operate and maintain large-format robotic and FDM 3D printers. They will prepare print jobs, post-process parts, and collaborate with design and engineering teams to translate design intent into finished products.

What you will do

• Operate, monitor, and maintain large-format robotic and FDM 3D printers
• Prepare 3D models in PrusaSlicer and other software
• Schedule and queue jobs across a fleet of printers
• Manage pellet and filament inventory
• Harvest and post-process printed parts through support removal, cleaning, sanding, and finishing
• Assemble modular furniture components and verify fit, tolerances, and quality
• Troubleshoot printer issues and perform routine maintenance and calibration
• Support rapid prototyping and design iterations
• Maintain a sample library and fabricate jigs, fixtures, and other shop equipment
• Document production data and maintain a clean and safe workspace

Required qualifications

• Three years of experience in additive manufacturing, FDM printing, or a related production environment such as woodworking, metalworking, aerospace, CNC, a model shop, or prototyping
• Comfort operating hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment
• Experience with networked, PC-based computer systems, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills
• Understanding of industrial design principles
• Comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and committed to quality and safety
• Standing or walking for extended periods, up to eight hours per day
• Regular lifting of materials and equipment weighing 25-50 pounds
• Exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures typical of an industrial environment
• Use required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection

Nice to have

• Familiarity with PrusaSlicer and 3D modeling in Fusion 360
• A background in industrial design, product design, or a related field

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Competitive paid time off plans
• Competitive retirement plans

About the company

Formative 3D is a 3D-printing startup on a mission to change the built environment, starting with furniture. They leverage large-format and FDM additive manufacturing to build sustainable, scalable, component-based furniture systems.