Additive Manufacturing Technician

About the role

Tekever, a European leader in unmanned technology covering Digital, Defence, Security and Space, is looking for an Additive Manufacturing Technician to join its Manufacturing team in Swindon. This is a hands-on role helping to establish and run the company's additive manufacturing capability, from rapid prototypes and engineering development through to production components for its Aerospace and Defence systems. You will own additive manufacturing jobs from build preparation to finished component, working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering and Quality.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and maintain industrial additive manufacturing equipment, including SLS and polymer-based systems
• Prepare, set up and execute additive manufacturing builds, preparing build files, optimising component orientation and maximising build utilisation
• Manage material and powder preparation, handling and traceability
• Depowder, clean and post-process components, inspect them and identify defects or dimensional issues
• Maintain accurate production, machine and material records and support prototype, R&D and production programmes
• Work with engineers to develop new processes and applications, support DfAM and investigate build failures
• Support the introduction of new technologies, maintain equipment and comply with quality, safety and manufacturing procedures
• Support FAIRs, inspection documentation, NCRs and full component traceability, and look for ways to improve machine utilisation, build quality and material efficiency

Required profile

• Previous experience with industrial additive manufacturing / 3D printing equipment
• Practical manufacturing experience
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions
• Good understanding of dimensional tolerances and component quality, strong attention to detail and methodical approach to production and documentation
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary engineering team

Required skills

• SLS additive manufacturing, particularly PA12, and EOS, 3D Systems or similar industrial AM equipment (desirable)
• Additive manufacturing build preparation and nesting software, DfAM, GD&T, CMM or 3D scanning inspection, CNC machining, MRP/ERP systems and metallic AM (desirable)

What we offer

• Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus and a company pension contribution match of up to 10%
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, private medical insurance and dental care, and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Career development opportunities and a flexible hybrid model, typically three days a week at core UK sites
• A rewards platform with high street discounts and salary sacrifice schemes such as Electric Car and Cycle to Work