3D Printing Production Technician – Part-Time, Monday–Wednesday

About the role

We’re hiring a dependable, hands-on team member to support 3D printing and manufacturing operations at Impac Systems Engineering in Temple, TX.

No degree or previous 3D printing experience is required. Training is provided. We’re looking for someone with a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and pride in doing careful work.

You’ll help start print jobs, maintain equipment, and clean, finish, and inspect printed parts. This is a good fit for someone who enjoys working with their hands, follows instructions, and wants to develop practical manufacturing skills.

You'll work alongside our experienced manufacturing team, receiving hands-on training while supporting daily production operations.

Pay and location

• $15–$20 per hour, based on relevant skills and experience.
• In person at 319 S 1st St, Temple, TX 76504.
• This is a part-time position. Employer-sponsored benefits are not offered for this role.

Schedule — Part-Time, Monday–Wednesday

• Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday: 7:00 AM–5:30 PM.
• 30-minute unpaid, duty-free meal break each day.
• 30 paid hours per week.
• Regular availability for all three days is required.

Reliable, on-time arrival for the 7:00 AM start is essential.

What you’ll do

• Work alongside our manufacturing team for training, daily production preparation, and coordination.
• Start and monitor industrial 3D printers after training, including HP MJF, One Click Metal metal printers, and FDM equipment.
• Safely remove printed parts and handle materials according to established procedures.
• Clean and finish parts through depowdering, support removal, sanding, deburring, and other processes as trained.
• Perform visual inspections and basic measurements using tools such as calipers.
• Label parts, complete production records, and prepare orders for delivery or shipping.
• Clean equipment and complete scheduled preventive maintenance as trained.
• Keep the lab clean, safe, and organized.
• Follow written work instructions and use required personal protective equipment.
• Document completed work and communicate any production issues for the next shift.

Cleaning, repetitive finishing tasks, and careful inspection are regular parts of this position.

What we’re looking for

• Dependability: You arrive on time, follow through, and communicate when something changes.
• Willingness to learn: You ask questions, accept feedback, and work to improve.
• Attention to detail: You check your work and speak up when something looks wrong.
• Consistent effort: You maintain quality during repetitive tasks.
• Safety awareness: You follow procedures and use tools and equipment only as trained.
• Teamwork: You help coworkers and take responsibility for your assigned work.

Helpful experience — not required

Manufacturing, assembly, machining, maintenance, automotive repair, construction, woodworking, warehouse work, or 3D printing experience can be useful.

Hands-on school projects, technical classes, hobbies, and personal projects also count. You do not need previous factory experience to apply.

Students and applicants new to manufacturing are welcome

If you enjoy practical work and want to learn, we encourage you to apply. You must be able to meet the Monday–Wednesday schedule and follow safety procedures and detailed instructions.

Growth opportunities

As you develop your skills, you may learn additional equipment and take on more responsibility. Opportunities to transition into a full-time role may become available as business needs grow.

Work environment and physical requirements

• Standing and walking for much of the shift.
• Repetitive cleaning, finishing, and inspection tasks.
• Handling parts and materials weighing up to approximately 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.
• An industrial manufacturing environment with required protective equipment for certain tasks.
• Compliance with applicable access requirements for any export-controlled work assigned.

How to apply

Please complete the screening questions with brief, specific answers in your own words. Examples from work, school, hobbies, or home projects are welcome.

We’re interested in how you approach your work, what you have learned, and what you are willing to learn next.

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 30.0 per week

Application Question(s):

• Some shifts involve several hours of cleaning, sanding, inspecting, or labeling similar parts. What would you do to maintain consistent quality and avoid missing steps? Please answer in your own words in 1–3 sentences.
• Can you consistently work Monday–Wednesday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch?
• Are you comfortable working on-site in Temple, TX, for $15–$20/hour?
• Tell us about a time you fixed, adjusted, or troubleshot a machine, tool, vehicle, or other equipment. What was wrong, and what did you do?
• Describe something you've built, repaired, or made using your hands. This can be from work, school, or a personal project.
• Have you used a 3D printer, CNC machine, or other manufacturing equipment? If yes, describe what you operated and what you did. If not, that's okay.
• Tell us about a time you noticed a mistake or quality problem. What did you do?
• What interests you about this position, and what would you like to learn?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $20