Production Technology Technician
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Key details
- Location
- Davis, CA, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Mid level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2–5 yrs
- Function
- Skilled trades & Manufacturing
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 3w ago
Skills
About the role
Title: Production Technology Technician - Additive Manufacturing
Reports to: Production Technology Lead
Location: DMG MORI Manufacturing, Davis CA
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM / Core Hours
Classification: Non-Exempt
Travel: Up to 10%
This position has access to equipment and/or technology that is subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Hiring by DMG MORI must be made in compliance with applicable regulations.
The Production Technology Technician - Additive Manufacturing supports additive manufacturing production, laboratory operations, process development, and customer applications activities. This hands-on position operates Laser Powder-Bed-Fusion (LPBF) machines and auxiliary equipment, performs material and part testing, maintains equipment and work areas, documents results, and supports engineers with development and validation projects. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and comfortable working in both manufacturing and laboratory environments.
Essential Job Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Prepare, set up, and operate LPBF machines, auxiliary equipment, build plates, and materials for production, development, and validation builds according to approved files, work instructions, and engineering requirements.
- Monitor builds, document key process conditions, and promptly report equipment, material, or process abnormalities.
- Handle, sieve, reclaim, store, and track metal powders in accordance with established safety and material-control procedures.
- Perform depowdering, part removal, cleaning, basic finishing, and other required post-processing activities.
- Perform routine machine cleaning, preventive maintenance, inspections, filter changes, and system checks.
- Conduct routine powder, and part testing, including flowability, density, hardness, dimensional inspection, specimen preparation, metallography, microscopy, and other defined laboratory evaluations.
- Record, organize, and maintain accurate build, test, inspection, maintenance, material, and technical documentation.
- Assist engineers with process development, parameter validation, machine testing, customer projects, prototype hardware, fixtures, shop aids, and root cause investigations.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe additive manufacturing, laboratory, and storage areas in accordance with company safety, quality, environmental, housekeeping, and 5S requirements.
- Work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, quality, service, and other teams while adapting to changing production and project priorities.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certificate in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, Materials Science, Mechanical Technology, or a related field preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, machining, maintenance, or technical environment preferred.
- Experience operating production equipment and following written procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements.
- Mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to safely work around industrial machinery, metal powders, compressed gases, chemicals, and laboratory equipment.
- Ability to read engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
- Familiarity with precision measurement tools, materials testing, metrology, or quality inspection techniques preferred.
- Experience with additive manufacturing, LPBF equipment, powder handling, machining, or metallography preferred.
- Ability to collect data, maintain accurate records, and use Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Proven flexibility with shifting priorities and project demands.
- Ability to work overtime or adjusted schedules when required by production or project needs.
- Forklift and crane experience preferred.
Work Environment:
Exposure to manufacturing, laboratory, machining, and additive manufacturing environments that may present hazards including noise, electricity, chemicals, metal powders, compressed gases, heavy equipment, and automated or manual machinery. General office work may also be required. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn as required.
Physical Demands:
Frequent: Standing, walking, bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive hand, arm, shoulder, leg, and torso movements. Handling powder containers, tools, fixtures, build plates, and manufactured parts.
Periodic: Operating power equipment, forklifts, cranes, laboratory instruments, and material-handling equipment. Sitting at a desk and using computers and phones.
Occasional: Lifting or moving objects up to 50lbs and traveling to customer, supplier, or other DMG MORI locations.