What are the responsibilities and job description for the Additive Manufacturing Machine Technician position at K&K Technical?
Work Environment: On-site – approximately 80% shop floor
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (flexibility for 7:00 AM–4:00 PM)
Overtime: Up to 20%, including occasional weekends, holidays, shutdowns, and off-hours
Travel: Approximately 10% domestic and international travel to Canada and Mexico
Req. #1515478
Position Overview
We are seeking an Additive Manufacturing Machine Technician to support manufacturing operations in Georgetown, Kentucky. This hands-on position will operate and maintain industrial additive manufacturing/3D printing equipment and support the complete build process from machine setup through post-processing.
The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of experience operating 3D printing equipment and experience working in a manufacturing or production environment. VendorRequest_1515478383812011
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain additive manufacturing/3D printing machines.
- Set up equipment, load materials, and start production builds.
- Monitor equipment to help ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Safely unload completed builds.
- Perform post-processing and finishing of manufactured parts.
- Maintain accurate production logs and equipment service records.
- Troubleshoot operational and equipment issues.
- Work collaboratively with manufacturing and technical team members.
- Follow established safety procedures and shop-floor requirements. VendorRequest_1515478383812011
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- 1–2 years of experience operating 3D printing/additive manufacturing equipment.
- 1–2 years of manufacturing or production experience.
- Strong mechanical/technical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Comfortable working primarily in a shop-floor environment.
- Willingness to work overtime and occasional weekends/holidays as required.
- Ability to travel approximately 10%.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with industrial additive manufacturing processes.
- CAD or design experience.
- Experience maintaining production documentation and managing data.
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively. VendorRequest_1515478383812011
Additional Details
This position is located at PEMC in Georgetown, Kentucky and is 100% on-site. Approximately 80% of the position is shop-floor based. Travel may include domestic locations as well as Canada and Mexico, primarily for trials, benchmarking, meetings, and observations. VendorRequest_1515478383812011
Steel-toed shoes are required.
Contract Length: 12 months with possibility of extension
Education: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
Experience: 1–2 years
Start Date: October 12, 2026
Salary : $25 - $26