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3D Print Specialist

Lensa
Long Beach, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/20/2026
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We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

In this position...

As a 3D Print Technician, you will be responsible for the operating and maintaining 3D print machines and 3D scanning equipment. You will interpret engineering designs, provide feedback on manufacturability, and solve 3d printing challenges. Your expertise in the 3d print process, CAD software, and attention to detail will be essential to creating high-quality prototypes.

What you'll do...

  • Read, interpret, and build to blueprints, 3D CAD models, and engineering drawings.
  • Proactively track, document, and provide feedback with clear communication to management and engineers on project status and outcomes.
  • Maintain a clean and productive workplace.
  • Operate and maintain a variety of 3D printers, including FDM, MJF, and Polyjet.
  • Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and calibration of 3D printers to ensure optimal performance.
  • Maintain inventory of spare parts, consumables, and materials needed for 3D printer operation.
  • Prepare 3D models for printing, including slicing, orientation, and support generation.
  • Select appropriate printing parameters, such as layer height, infill density, and print speed, based on part requirements.
  • Monitor print progress and make adjustments as needed to ensure successful completion.
  • Remove printed parts from the build platform and perform post-processing, such as support removal, sanding, and painting.
  • Manage inventory of 3D printing materials, including filaments, resins, and powders.
  • Properly store and handle 3D printing materials to maintain their quality and prevent contamination.
  • Inspect printed parts for defects and ensure they meet quality standards.
  • Use measuring tools and techniques to verify dimensional accuracy of printed parts.
  • Work closely with engineers, designers, and other team members to understand project requirements.
  • Provide technical support and training to other users of the 3D printing lab.
  • Contribute to the development of new 3D printing applications and processes.
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in 3D printing technology.
  • Adhere to all safety procedures and guidelines when operating 3D printing equipment.

You'll have...

  • 3 years 3D printing experience.
  • Ability to create and modify CAD models
  • Experience with a variety of 3D printing technologies (e.g., FDM, MJF, PolyJet).
  • Experience with 3D modeling software and slicing software.
  • High attention to detail and organization.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment as well as individually.
  • Physical job requirements:
  • Ability to lift 50-70lbs.
  • Stand for long periods of time, bend or twist body, kneel, stoop, or crouch.

Even better, you may have...

  • Experience operating 3D scanning equipment.
  • Experience with Stratasys and HP equipment.
  • Experience with post-processing techniques, such as sanding, painting, and coating.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

  • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
  • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
  • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
  • Tuition assistance
  • Established and active employee resource groups
  • Paid time off for individual and team community service
  • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
  • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 6.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP3

This position is a range of salary grades 5-7 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

Requisition ID : 56194

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

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