Additive Manufacturing and Prototyping Equipment & Tool Designer Technician

Company: US Tech Solutions, Inc.
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Shift Work Statement: This position is for 1st shift

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Job Description: We are seeking an Additive Manufacturing and Prototyping Equipment & Tool Designer Technician Contractor to join our team in Tukwila, WA. This role will focus on the post-processing of SLA (Stereolithography) parts, ensuring high-quality finishes and functional performance. You will be responsible for cleaning, curing, sanding, priming, and finishing SLA components to meet customer specifications and engineering requirements. Additional responsibilities include operating and maintaining SLA equipment, preparing build files, and collaborating with customers on design for additive manufacturing.


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Post-process SLA parts, including support removal, UV curing, surface smoothing, and final finishing.
Apply manual and machine finishing techniques, including sanding, bead blasting, and polishing, to achieve desired part aesthetics and functionality.
Utilize adhesives, primers, and coatings to enhance part durability and appearance.
Operate and maintain additive manufacturing equipment, including SLA, SLS, PolyJet, FDM, and DMLS systems.
Develop and document post-processing workflows for SLA and other additive technologies.
Work directly with customers to optimize designs for manufacturability and post-processing efficiency.


Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience) Hands-on experience with post-processing of SLA and other AM parts.
Proficiency in using hand tools and precision measuring equipment.
Understanding of adhesives, paints, and surface finishing techniques for AM materials.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in post-processing quality control.
Ability to read and interpret 2D/3D CAD drawings for post-processing requirements


Preferred qualifications: Additive Manufacturing experience
Design experience; prototyping and part design
Experience with spray painting and finishing models or assemblies
Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced R&D environment
Ability to collaborate with both our team and our customers
Focus on customer needs and ability to work directly with customers towards goals


Typical Education/Experience: Education/experience acquired through advanced education- Technical Associate Degree; and typically, 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor, 3 years' related work experience, etc.).


About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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