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How much do part time 3d printing technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time 3d printing technician in the United States is $24.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Part Time 3D Printing Technician vs Part Time 3D Model Designer?

AspectPart Time 3D Printing TechnicianPart Time 3D Model Designer
CredentialsBasic technical skills, familiarity with 3D printersDesign software proficiency, artistic skills
Work EnvironmentManufacturing or workshop settingDesign studios or remote work
Industry UsageManufacturing, prototyping, rapid toolingProduct design, animation, gaming
Common Search IntentOperational, maintenance, printing tasksDesign creation, modeling, rendering

The Part Time 3D Printing Technician focuses on operating and maintaining 3D printers, ensuring quality prints, and troubleshooting hardware issues. In contrast, the Part Time 3D Model Designer creates digital models used for printing, animation, or product development. While both roles require familiarity with 3D software, technicians emphasize hardware skills, whereas designers focus on creative design skills.

How much does a part time 3D printing technician make?

A part-time 3D printing technician typically earns between $15 and $25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the complexity of the projects. Rates may vary based on skills with specific 3D printing software and equipment, as well as the employer's industry and requirements.

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Infographic showing various Part Time 3D Printing Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,546 per year, or $24.8 per hour.

3D Printing Technician - Production (Contract, Palo Alto)

San Francisco, CA

Moon Creative Lab
Specialized Design Services • 11 - 50 employees
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$25 - $35/hr

Part-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented 3D Printing Technician to join our growing team, Variloom. At Variloom, we're developing a novel, 3D printing-based textile manufacturing system from the ground up. In this role, you'll help us scale our in-house production capacity significantly to meet customer demand. You're an ideal candidate if you have a strong background in 3D printing technologies, hands-on technical experience with printing equipment and soft materials, and the ability to manage end-to-end processes from concept refinement to production.

This is an in-office role that starts part-time (20-28hrs/week) at an hourly rate of $25-$35, dependent on experience and matching to qualifications. Please note that Variloom team will open up an office in San Francisco, and this role will likely be SF based.

What You'll Do at Moon
  • 3D Printer Operation and Maintenance:
    • Manage and maintain 3D printers (primarily flexible filament FDM/FFF printing), ensuring consistent, high-quality output.
    • Perform daily tasks such as removing completed prints, starting new jobs, and troubleshooting print issues.
    • Conduct regular maintenance, including swapping parts and performing repairs when necessary.
    • Install and configure new 3D printers and associated hardware/software
  • Quality Control and Metrics:
    • Generate and track quality metrics for printed parts, including dimensional accuracy, surface roughness, and defect analysis.
    • Analyze and interpret data to present actionable findings and improvements.
    • Optimize measurement processes for material quality and create automated solutions to reduce manual intervention.
  • Process Development and Optimization:
    • Work with the design and engineering team to integrate production findings into upstream printing processes.
    • Contribute to the improvement of advanced machine learning models for process optimization
    • Establish and refine processes for system performance, reliability, and scalability
  • Continuous Improvement:
    • Strategize and implement plans to enhance system performance and develop scalable, repeatable workflows
  • Inventory and Logistics Management:
    • Label, pack, ship and receive various parts and components
The Must-Haves 
  • Hands-on experience managing FDM / FFF 3D printers (calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation) 
  • Knowledge of slicer software (think OrcaSlicer and Simplify3D).
  • Experience in a production, manufacturing, or fabrication environment
  • Time management - ability to manage your queue across overlapping jobs, machines and deadlines 
  • Adaptable - we're a rapidly growing team, and are looking for people who are willing to flex with us as we scale.
  • Familiar with Excel and other tracking software to manage developments 
  • Familiar with product quality control processes and have an ability to assess finish quality, color, handfeel on completed prints.
  • Strong organizational skills and an eye for detailed documentation
  • Problem solving and critical thinking skills
The Nice-to-Haves 
  • Experience modifying FDM printers, or building them from scratch.
  • Design and CAD software knowledge (or willingness to learn quickly)
  • Knowledge of soft and flexible filament printing (TPU experience is a big plus)
  • Awareness of new innovations in the 3D printing industry to inform new developments
Sounds fun, right? 

If you identify with Moon's values and would like to contribute to our work, please submit your resume and cover letter (optional)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Moon Creative Lab is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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