Polymer Additive Technician

Company: FATHOM
Location: Hartland
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Fathom is the largest privately held service provider for rapid prototyping and on-demand additive manufacturing in North America. Fathom creates a differentiated customer experience driven by speed, complexity & agility to provide the most unique and impactful on-demand manufacturing in the industry. With over 90 large-platform industrial-grade 3D printing machines and a national footprint with over 200,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity across five facilities, Fathom seamlessly blends in-house capabilities across plastic and metal additive technologies. The Company also delivers traditional manufacturing technologies that include CNC machining, injection molding and urethane casting and is revered for continually making the complex simple for its customers. Founded over 35 years ago, Fathom is at the forefront of the Industry 4.0 digital manufacturing revolution serving clients in the technology, defense, aerospace, medical, automotive and IOT sectors. Fathom holds ISO 9001 and AS9100 Rev D certifications and is ITAR registered. Position Summary: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. Key Responsibilities: 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 buildPrepare machine for builds by cleaning machine post build and perform preventative maintenance. Remove build from 3D printers. 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, Infor) and provide notes on shipping and tracking. Qualifications/Requirements: 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 toolsAbility 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 PI187925201

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