3D Printing Prototyping Technician (DfAM Support)
Amsted Manufacturing Usa
Petersburg, United States of America
7 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Shift work Languages
EnglishJob location
Petersburg, United States of America
Tech stack
3d Models
3D Printing
3D Scanning
Job description
- Produce prototypes, fixtures, tooling, and production-support components using industrial 3D printing technologies.
- Advise internal customers on DfAM principles to align application needs with the right materials, processes, and build strategies.
- Own machine readiness end-to-end-setup, changeover, operation, teardown-and drive continuous process improvements.
- Read and apply 3D CAD models, product/tooling schematics, and GD&T; interpret machine prints accurately.
- Administer the prototype schedule with minimal oversight; provide timely updates by email, phone, virtual meetings, and in-person touchpoints.
- Validate parts using CMM inspection and 3D laser scanning; document results in paper and electronic systems.
- Use machining fundamentals to perform or arrange secondary operations with outside vendors when required.
- Communicate technical insights and capability needs to peers, leadership, customers, and suppliers.
- Uphold plant-wide safety, ergonomic, and environmental standards; keep the lab clean, calibrated, and well-maintained.
- Support other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Successfully pass a pre-employment drug & background screening
- Regularly stand and move throughout the department for the shift; able to lift, push, and pull 10-50 lbs.
- Wear employer-provided PPE as required by the department.
- Mechanical aptitude with prior industrial experience preferred.
- Background in additive manufacturing and comfort working in a production environment.
Benefits & conditions
Pulled from the full job description
- 401(k) 4% Match
- Safety equipment provided
- Referral program
- On-the-job training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- 401(k), * Ownership mindset: Annual stock awards equal to 10% of compensation.
- Save for the future: 401(k) with 4% dollar-for-dollar match.
- Benefits that start fast: Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, life and disability insurance, plus pet insurance-available after 30 days.
- Earn well: Competitive hourly pay based on experience, plus eligibility for an annual bonus.
- Grow here: On-the-job training, pay-for-skill, and advancement opportunities.
- Balanced schedule: 3 weeks of PTO to start, 11 paid holidays, Monday-Friday hours (8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.).
- Perks: Tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and employee discounts.