What are the responsibilities and job description for the Additive Manufacturing Technologist position at The Dolphin Group?
Are you ready to make an impact and work with a company that values your expertise, ideas, and career growth? As our next Additive Manufacturing Technologist, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping our organization’s success. This isn’t just a job – it’s a career move where you’ll thrive, learn, and enjoy coming to work.
Responsibilities:
- Sets up 3D printers, including loading/unloading material spools, filling resin cassettes, preparing software programs, scheduling jobs, and sending prints to various machines using multiple technologies.
- Cleans, washes, and prepares parts for post-processing, following standard procedures.
- Performs daily and scheduled machine maintenance, including cleaning, preventative upkeep, and minor repairs, in accordance with safety and quality standards.
- Executes secondary processing such as media blasting, sanding, and general assembly.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area through 5S and general facility upkeep.
- Troubleshoots equipment and print issues to ensure optimal machine performance.
- Collaborates with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to meet customer requirements, including referencing CAD models in Creo or Solidworks.
- Handles occasional administrative tasks such as inventory management, material ordering, and part packaging.
- Performs other job duties as assigned to meet business needs.
Basic Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and repair 3D printing equipment.
- Working knowledge of computer hardware and troubleshooting as it relates to printing systems.
- Understanding of computer networking concepts applicable to printing operations.
- Basic knowledge of engineering drawings, CAD models, and measurement methods.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, and Word.
- This role may require less than 5% of travel domestically. Candidates should be comfortable with occasional travel as needed to support business objectives.
Preferred Skills:
- 2 years of hands-on experience in 3D printing, additive manufacturing, or related fields.
- Coursework or certification in Design or Manufacturing with a focus on 3D printing.
- Familiarity with FDM, PolyJet, and resin-based additive technologies, including Digital Light Projector (DLP), Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP), and Stereolithography Apparatus (SLA).
- Basic CAD skills for model interrogation and manipulation
Benefits & Compensation
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, including but not limited to:
- Health & Wellness:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision coverage starting day one for you and your family.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions for eligible plans.
- Company-paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance for added security.
- Onsite gym & wellness programs to help stay active and healthy.
- Financial Benefits:
- 401k plan with automatic employer contributions starting on day one, plus profit-sharing to invest in your future.
- Referral bonuses