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Additive Manufacturing Technician

Precision Resource

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Huntington Beach, CA
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Job overview

Precision Resource is hiring an Additive Manufacturing Technician. The Additive Manufacturing Technician operates, maintains, and supports metal additive manufacturing equipment to produce prototypes, production components, and complex precision parts. This role involves machine setup, powder handling, build execution, post-processing, and quality inspection, contributing to cutting-edge technology for a global customer base.

Key focus areas include Setup, operate, and monitor metal additive manufacturing equipment, Handle and manage metal powders in accordance with safety and contamination requirements, and Monitor build progress and respond to machine alarms or process deviations.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, Respirator Fit Test, and U.S. Citizenship Or Permanent Resident. Important skills include Operating Metal Additive Manufacturing Equipment, Maintaining Metal Additive Manufacturing Equipment, Supporting Metal Additive Manufacturing Equipment, Machine Setup, Powder Handling, and Build Execution. Preferred (not required): Dependable, Detail Oriented, Focused, and Mechanically Inclined.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operating Metal Additive Manufacturing EquipmentMaintaining Metal Additive Manufacturing EquipmentSupporting Metal Additive Manufacturing EquipmentMachine SetupPowder HandlingBuild ExecutionPost-ProcessingQuality InspectionOperating Laser Powder Bed Fusion SystemsMonitoring Build ProgressResponding to Machine AlarmsResponding to Process DeviationsFlipping BuildsOptimizing BuildsImproving ManufacturabilityCompliance With Safety ProceduresHazardous Material HandlingMaintaining CleanlinessMaintaining OrganizationMechanical AptitudeTroubleshootingSafely Handle Metal PowdersOperate Specialized Manufacturing EquipmentDependableDetail OrientedFocusedMechanically InclinedEnthusiasticDriven to Succeed

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentPass Respirator Fit TestUS CitizenLawful Permanent Resident of the USProtected Individual as Defined by ITAR

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Dependable. Detail Oriented. Focused. Mechanically Inclined.

Our California division, located in Huntington Beach, is hiring an Additive Technician for 3rd shift (10:00pm - 6:30am).

Dependable. Enthusiastic. Driven to succeed. Bring your manufacturing skills to a role that has direct impact on delivering cutting edge technology to our global customer base.

Family-owned for over 75 years, Precision Resource is a leading global supplier of precision metal components and assemblies. We provide solutions to quality, cost and production challenges for market-leading customers. At Precision Resource Huntington Beach, we don’t just manufacture parts—we help shape the future of automotive, medical, aerospace & defense, and firearms/weapons industries. From cutting-edge additive manufacturing and complex 5-axis machining to assembly and fine blanking, our advanced capabilities make us a trusted partner for some of the most demanding applications in the world.

Precision Resource offers:

  • Benefits package including health, dental, life and vision insurance

  • 401(k) with match and profit sharing

  • Annual bonus based on division profitability

  • Vacation and flexible paid holidays

  • Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

  • Tuition reimbursement and paid training

  • Work with an established team of long-term employees

To learn more, visit www.precisionresource.com/careers/

Summary

The additive technician is responsible for operating, maintaining, and supporting metal additive manufacturing equipment used to produce prototypes, production components, and complex precision parts. This role supports the full additive manufacturing process, including machine setup, powder handling, build execution, post-processing, and quality inspection.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Setup, operate, and monitor metal additive manufacturing equipment, including laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) or related systems

  • Handle and manage metal powers in accordance with safety, contamination, control, and material traceability requirements

  • Monitor build progress and respond to machine alarms or process deviations

  • Flip builds and perform post-processing activities

  • Collaborate with engineering, quality, and NPI teams to optimize builds and improve manufacturability

  • Ensure compliance with safety procedures related to combustible metal powders, PPE usage, ventilation systems, cleanliness, and hazardous material handling

  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of additive manufacturing equipment and work areas

Qualifications, Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Must pass the respirator fit test by a qualified medical professional

  • Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

  • Ability to safely handle metal powders and operate specialized manufacturing equipment

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. or protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).

Precision Resource is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.

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