Lead Production Technician

The role

You will support manufacturing and post-processing operations at a new production facility. You will perform advanced finishing and assembly work, provide hands-on training to Production Technicians, and help coordinate daily production activities.

What you will do

• Perform advanced post-processing tasks on 3D-printed parts including drilling, hole cutting, sanding, trimming, deburring, and finishing
• Provide hands-on training and technical guidance on the safe and proper use of hand tools, power tools, and equipment
• Support the Post-Processing Manager in coordinating daily tasks, prioritizing work, and maintaining efficient production workflows
• Review completed work for quality, accuracy, and consistency with established standards
• Help develop and improve work instructions, standard operating procedures, and post-processing techniques
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and recommend practical solutions
• Support assembly operations, material handling, and organization of finished parts and supplies
• Promote a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Communicate production progress, technical concerns, and operational needs to the Post-Processing Manager

Required qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience operating hand tools and power tools, including drills, impact drivers, hole saws, sanders, and cutting equipment
• Previous experience in manufacturing, construction, carpentry, fabrication, or assembly
• Ability to accurately measure, drill, cut, assemble, and finish materials with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve quality issues
• Ability to train, guide, and support team members with patience and clear communication
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to follow and reinforce work instructions, measurements, safety requirements, and standard operating procedures
• Dependable, proactive, and comfortable taking initiative in a fast-paced production environment
• Willingness to work weekends
• Ability to move regularly between production areas, assembly stations, and shipping/receiving
• Stand or walk for extended periods, up to 8 hours per day, 6 days a week
• Regularly lift materials or equipment weighing 25–50 pounds

Nice to have

• CNC machine experience
• experience with 3D printing or advanced manufacturing

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 building sustainable, scalable, modular systems by leveraging large-format and FDM additive manufacturing.