3D Printer Operator/Designer

3D Printer Operator/Designer3D Printer Operator/Designer to create printable 3D models and produce high-quality parts. This role combines CAD design, print preparation, printer operation, and quality inspection. Responsible for developing products which meet design input including new product specifications, performance criteria, and customer requirements.

Design product within material, labor, and capital investment costs. Design products and implement within schedule. Product is designed for manufacturing (DFM) and assembly (DFA).

Document designs through drawings and/or specifications identifying key characteristics necessary to meet design input. Manage product design projects with customers as assigned. Ability to work independently or minimum supervision.

Work with production temporary to fully understand process.Design and revise 3D models based on drawings, specifications, or customer requirements in a fast-paced environment.Prepare files for printing, including checking geometry, orienting parts, adding supports, and selecting print settings.Set up, calibrate, operate, and maintain 3D printers.Monitor print jobs, troubleshoot failures, and adjust designs or settings as needed.Remove supports, clean and finish printed parts, and inspect them against specifications.Maintain records of print settings, material use, maintenance, and completed jobs.Follow equipment safety procedures and keep the work area organized.Ensure the design of fabricated parts and assemblies as required to meet on time submission for quotes to customers utilizing team members or other resources as available; including Outside Engineering ServicesParticipate in design development reviews with Designers, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales. The reviews include concept/alternate designs, DFM/DFA development as needed, and progress of design and final acceptancePrepare task request, with required documentation, for work in lab and model shopPrepare Engineering Change Requests and track through implementationReview and approve FAIRs (First Article Reports)Support operations in pilot and initial productionAnalyze problems, possible causes and solutions - to include Quality rejectionsTravel to customers for field design review and/or first article fit upIdentify Cost Reductions/Quality Improvements and implement on current productsFollow ISO Design and Development policies and proceduresMaintain and update CAD database (BOM, information for production)Safety mindedManufacture parts per printRedline Print if/when necessary, communicate that with DesignerCreate detailed process documentation of manufacturing parts