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Formlabs

3D Print Production Associate

Billerica, MA

$17.50 - $21.25/hr

Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype ...

Formlabs

Senior 3D Printing R&D Engineer

Somerville, MA

$114K - $156K/yr

Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide ... Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before. We're ...

Formlabs

Senior 3D Printing R&D Engineer

Boston, MA

$113K - $155K/yr

Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide ... Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before. We're ...

Align Technology, Inc.

Als Product Manager 3D Printing Systems bringst Du fundierte technische Erfahrung sowie ein tiefes ... mit CAD Software * Du bist mit regulatorischen und Compliance Anforderungen fur industrielle ...

Formlabs

3D Print Production Associate

Billerica, MA · On-site

$20/hr

Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype ...

Formlabs

FN - 3D Printing Floor Lead

Billerica, MA · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide ... Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before. We're ...

Formlabs

Senior 3D Printing R&D Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$120K - $175K/yr

Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide ... Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before. We're ...

Formlabs

Senior 3D Printing R&D Engineer

Somerville, MA · On-site

$120K - $175K/yr

Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide ... Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before. We're ...

Formlabs

Customer Support Agent - 3D printing

Milwaukee, WI

$18.50 - $24.75/hr

Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide ... Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before. We're ...

Globus Medical

Model Maker 3D Printing, 2nd Shift

Audubon, PA · On-site

$15 - $20.25/hr

Some experience with a digital drawing or Computer Assisted Drawing (CAD) program * Desired experience includes digital drawing, 3D printing, model making, spray painting, and hand finishing of ...

Three Point Solutions

Design Technician

Moundsview, MN · On-site

$30 - $34/hr

Experience with multiple 3D printing technologies and materials (setup, operation, troubleshooting, post-processing) * CAD expertise (e.g., SolidWorks) * Strong mechanical aptitude * Experience ...

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3D Print Production Associate

3D Print Production Associate

Formlabs

Billerica, MA

$17.50 - $21.25/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Do you want to change how the world creates?

At Formlabs, we're building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before.

We're a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you're ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us.

Summary:

We're looking for reliable, hands-on team members to help us keep our 3D printing production running smoothly. In this role, you'll work on a production floor where we use advanced 3D printers to make parts for customers around the world. No experience with 3D printing is required-we'll teach you everything you need to know.

Role Description:

As a 3D Print Production Associate, you'll help run machines, finish printed parts, check for quality, and prepare products for shipment. You'll play an important part in making sure orders are completed on time and done right. This is a full-time, hourly position at our high-tech facility, where you'll have the opportunity to learn and rotate through several different hands-on production stations.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate 3D printers and other production equipment (training provided)
  • Clean, finish, inspect, and package printed parts
  • Follow quality standards and safety procedures
  • Stay organized and keep your work area clean
  • Work with teammates and communicate clearly with supervisors
  • Help meet daily production goals

Requirements:

  • Prior experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or a similar role is helpful but not required
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
  • Able to work independently and efficiently after training
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and willing to jump in where needed

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

  • Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery noise, temperature changes, and particulate materials.
  • Ability to stand, walk, and work on the production floor for extended periods.
  • Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds as needed.

Perks & Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits through UMR (leveraging United Healthcare Provider Network)
    • Vision and Dental included
    • FSA/HSA
  • Full-time, hourly employees will accrue PTO hourly, beginning on their start date, up to a maximum of 3 weeks (120 hours) PTO per year. 
  • Commuter Benefits 
  • Fertility Benefits and Parental Leave
  • Fitness and Wellness Benefits 
  • Financial Planning/401k
  • Meals and snacks - catered lunch 3x/week
  • Unlimited 3D Printing

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.

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