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Job Description:Come Be DISRUPTIVE With Us! At Milwaukee Tool, our most valued resource is our people. People who work with a passion to be the best, with unparalleled pride in their work and the Milwaukee Tool brand. We know that the only way to sustain growth and success is to invest in our people's development from day one. Our teams impact every innovative step of the new product development process. The fast-paced, collaborative environment delivers disruptive, best-in-class products by working directly with end users to understand their needs for heavy-duty, high-performance solutions.As a Senior Additive Technician , you will play a critical role in supporting Milwaukee Tool's product development efforts through advanced additive manufacturing technologies. You will leverage your technical expertise to produce high-quality prototypes, maintain industry-leading equipment, and help drive innovation from concept to reality.You'll Also Be DISRUPTIVE Through These Duties and Responsibilities:Independently operate, maintain, and optimize additive manufacturing equipment across multiple technologies including SLS, SLA, DLP, DMLS, FDM, and other emerging platforms.Prepare, schedule, and monitor prototype and production builds to ensure quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery.Perform post-processing activities including de-powdering, support removal, curing, surface finishing, machining, and part inspection.Troubleshooting and maintenance efforts on additive manufacturing equipment and associated post-processing systems.Collaborate closely with engineering teams to support product development, design validation, and rapid prototyping initiatives.Provide technical recommendations on additive manufacturing processes, materials, and design-for-additive best practices.Support additive manufacturing workflows, build queues, and project priorities in a fast-paced team environment.Support material qualification, inventory management, and safe handling procedures for powders, resin, and filament-based systems.Train technicians and team members in equipment operation, troubleshooting, and additive manufacturing best practices.Evaluate and implement process improvements to increase throughput, quality, repeatability, and machine utilization.Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment following 6S and laboratory safety standards.Support the evaluation and implementation of new additive manufacturing technologies and materials.Partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities where additive manufacturing can accelerate product development and testing.Continuously pursue technical growth and remain current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.What TOOLS You'll Bring with You:Associate’s degree in engineering technology, Manufacturing Technology, Additive Manufacturing, or related field; or equivalent experience.5+ years of hands-on experience in additive manufacturing, prototyping, manufacturing, or engineering support roles.Ability to set up and operate Manual or CNC machining equipment.Experience operating various industrial additive manufacturing equipmentStrong understanding of additive manufacturing processes, materials, and post-processing techniques.Experience with powder-based, resin-based, and extrusion-based additive technologies.Ability to troubleshoot and perform maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and process-related equipment.Familiarity with CAD software and build preparation software.Strong organizational, documentation, and project management skills.Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering teams.Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop less experienced technicians.Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and hands-on problem solving.We provide these great perks and benefits:Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.Generous 401 (K) savings plan.Education assistance.On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr