Additive Manufacturing Technician (Post Processing Operations)
Hawthorne, CA$25k - $40kfull-timePosted 6mo ago
About the role
Additive Manufacturing Technician focused on post-processing of 3D-printed parts, including powder handling, EDM operation, support removal, surface finishing, inspection, and shipping preparation in a fast-paced R&D environment.
Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain, and monitor machinery such as wire EDMs, surface grinders, sand blasters, deburring tools, bandsaws and handle metal powders
- Post process printed parts including depowering, precision cleaning, removing supports, and surface-finishing
- Participate in process improvement efforts to streamline post processing operations to enable mass production
- Help turnover builds, ensuring powders, tools, and equipment are available at all times
- Assist with visual inspection and shipment of final parts
Qualifications
- 1+ years of experience in metal additive manufacturing process support or precision deburring of machined parts
Skills
Required:Machinery operation and maintenancePost-processing techniques
Nice to have:Process improvement
Benefits
- Significant stock option packages
- 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
- Life insurance
- Traditional and Roth 401(k)
- Relocation assistance provided
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
- Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
- Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
- Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
Last updated Jul 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Freeform
Engineered for simplicity, speed and scale.
Creative manufacturing company specializing in AI-native manufacturing systems with origins linked to SpaceX engineers.
ManufacturingAIMetal 3D PrintingAutomationIndustrial
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