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# Polymer Additive Technician

- **Company:** Fathom, Inc.
- **Location:** Hartland, WI, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $31,200.0 - $33,280.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, 3D Printing
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59558287-polymer-additive-technician

## About the Role

* 1-2 years of demonstrated success in a similar role is preferred
 * Experience in design for manufacturing and assembly techniques preferred
 * Attention to detail is a must
 * Experience with hand held tools
 * Ability to lift/move up to 25 pounds
 * Ability to read & write English
 * Experience reading work orders & part drawings
 * Ability to work unsupervised as well as in a team environment
 * Motivation, high-energy, and drive
 * Familiarity with Additive Manufacturing technologies is desired
 * Comfortable working in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

## Description

The Additive Technician - Polymers is responsible for producing 3D printed objects on a host of industry leading additive manufacture machines. Focus of the responsibility is preparing the models once they have been built on the 3D printer. This includes, but is not limited to, removing support material, inspecting parts for build defects and abnormalities, fixing broken models, preparing necessary paperwork for shipping, packaging and inspecting order for accuracy, and ensuring shipment is received by specified shipper to achieve required deadlines., * Remove printed jobs from 3D printers and perform immediate post build preventative maintenance.

 * Operate Additive machines (3D printers)
 * Remove Support material and structures for 3D printed models
 * Load machines with additive material and post process material to recycle for the next build
 * Prepare machine for builds by cleaning machine post build and perform preventative maintenance.
 * Remove Support structures from 3D models using, hand tools, grinders, chisels, and orbital sanders
 * Inspect, package, and ship orders when completed.
 * Maintain good shop hygiene by regularly organizing and cleaning tools and shop spaces.
 * Communicate order details and non-conformances to department supervisor.
 * Update order details in Manufacturing Execution software (Streamics, Access) and provide notes on shipping and tracking.


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