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Additive (3D Printing) Programmer

Cretex

Coon Rapids, MNFull-time$25–44/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$25–44/hr
Location
Coon Rapids, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Additive Programmer creates and implements programs and files for additive manufacturing operations using CAD/CAM software, models, and other files. The role verifies program accuracy, supports the production floor, and contributes to process improvement, file management, simulations, and design of experiments. The position is onsite, first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CAD/CAM Software3DXpertnTopologySolidWorksCreoGibbsCAMLaser Bed Powder Fusion3D Printing Slicing SoftwareComputer SkillsElectronic Data ManagementMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelNetwork File StructureBlueprint ReadingGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDTwo-Year Technical Degree

Benefits

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

Full job description

Overview

About rms Company

rms Company is a company that is very successful because of its employees. We value performance and pay competitive wages along with a rich benefit package. We manufacture life saving device components so quality is always our focus. We carry that focus into every aspect of our operation. We have a state of the art facility but it is our employees that separate us from our competition.

Additive Programmer Position Summary

Currently we are looking for a Additive Programmer to join our Additive department. The Additive Programmer (3D Printing) is responsible for the creation and implementation of high-quality programs/files for operations using various CAD/CAM and other softwares, models and files. The programs must be verified for accuracy and ready to be set up and proven out on the 3D printers. This role will also support the Additive Manufacturing production floor with the process improvement and work to improve file management, software simulations, and DOEs to better understand the DMP technology and where 3D printing industry is heading.

1st Shift:Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm

This will be an on-site position.

Responsibilities

Additive Programmer Essential Job Functions

  • Writes and/or modifies AM programs and instruction sheets for DMP machines

  • Monitors performance of program after implementation, adjusting as needed

  • Maintain program files

  • Provide accurate information for quoting

  • Highly self-motivated and the ability to multi-task

  • Ability to multitask

  • Develop new techniques for support strategies and build parameters when applicable during R&D while maintaining to standard processes during production

  • Provide ongoing support for AM processes

  • Assist in the training of operators on equipment and programs.

  • Assist in the identification and evaluation of new programming techniques and software applications to drive throughput and quality

  • Sets up and operates machine on trial run (prove-out), when afforded, to verify accuracy of machine setting or programmed data

  • Documents all information pertaining to the setup and operation of each job assigned

  • Communicate effectively with the manufacturing engineers, quality personnel, plant personnel, and individuals outside the company.

  • Continual programming of part families

  • Completes all other work-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Additive Programmer Minimum Requirement & Qualifications

  • Knowledgeable in CAD/CAM softwares (3DXpert, nTopology, SolidWorks, Creo, GibbsCAM, etc.)

  • Understanding of Laser Bed Powder Fusion, 3D printing slicing softwares is a plus

  • Proficiency in computer skills and electronic data management (word, excel, network file structure)

  • Working knowledge of blueprint reading.

  • Working knowledge of geometric dimension and tolerance (GD&T).

  • High school diploma or equivalent degree (GED) required.

  • Two-year technical degree preferred.

rms Company Benefits

As a Cretex Medical company, rms offers a full benefit package to its employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance options. rms also offers a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, profit sharing, short- term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and an onsite medical clinic.

rms Company also offers company specific benefits, such as:

  • Onsite Clinic

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Monthly Social Events

  • Annual Employee Appreciation Week

  • Volunteer Opportunities

  • Training and Development Opportunities

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Wellness Program

Cretex Companies use cutting oils, solvents, and other chemicals in the manufacturing process. Testing is conducted on a periodic basis to ensure that all chemicals are kept well below the OSHA permissible exposure levels.

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Pay Range

USD $25.00 - USD $44.00 /Hr.

Pay Range Details

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency,offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

Company Benefits

All Employees:

Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees.

20+hours:

Cretex’s medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week.

30+ hours:

Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week.

(Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard topublic assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

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Job LocationsUS-MN-Coon Rapids

ID 2026-6658

Category Manufacturing

Position Type Regular Full-Time

How this job compares

Set against the 3,437 open Manufacturing jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$25–44/hr
  • Minnesota median$22–25/hr70 hourly ranges
  • US median$22–25/hr1,010 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $34.50/hr, is 48% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($23/hr) — in the top quarter of Manufacturing hourly ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 110 open Manufacturing jobs in Minnesota and 3,437 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
Manufacturing postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 7 years (1,901 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,826 of the 3,437 open Manufacturing jobs (53%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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