What are the responsibilities and job description for the SLS Polymer Additive Technician position at Fathom Mfg?
Company History:
Fathom is one of the largest digital manufacturing platforms offering on-demand manufacturing in North America. With more than 90 large-platform industrial-grade 3D printing machines and a national footprint with more than 500,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity across 10 facilities, Fathom seamlessly blends in-house capabilities across plastic and metal additive technologies, CNC machining, injection molding & tooling, urethane casting, sheet metal fabrication, and design and engineering.
With over 50 years of industry experience, 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’s extensive certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 Design, ISO 13485:2016, AS9100:2016, NIST 800-171 and ITAR.
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 parts 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 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 builds from 3D printers.
- Remove support structures from 3D models using, hand tools, grinders, chisels, orbital sanders, and blasting cabinets.
- 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) and provide notes on shipping and tracking.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 1 year of demonstrated success in a similar role is preferred
- Experience in design for manufacturing and assembly techniques preferred
- Attention to detail is crucial for this role
- 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
- First shift hours: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. M-F with overtime as needed
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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