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Title: 3D Printing and CAD Technician
Location: Newton, NC
Duration: 12 Months
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM, Occasional OT and weekends
Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.
Job Description
Job Summary
- The 3D Print Technician/Operator plays both a hands-on technical and operational role in supporting cleanroom optical ribbon and fiber optic cable manufacturing. This position provides process expertise, equipment troubleshooting, and direct mechanical and design support. The role supports stable operations, continuous improvement, and production scale-up in a fast-growing manufacturing environment.
- Applicants must have historical, hands-on experience in 3D modelling, design, printing, and testing of mechanical components, as well as be able to service and diagnose issues with 3D printing equipment.
Primary Purpose
- Operate and support multiple 3D printers used in a manufacturing/project environment.
- Create, modify, and work with CAD drawings/models.
- Use slicing software for print preparation.
- Perform basic printer maintenance and preventive maintenance (PMs).
- Assemble printed components and integrate hardware such as magnets and holders.
Key Responsibilities
1. Operations & Process Support
- Operate, monitor, and optimize cleanroom-based optical ribbon and cable manufacturing processes
- Monitor lines to ensure quality product & perform necessary QA checks to ensure product is manufactured to specification
2. 3D Printing, Modelling & Equipment Support
- Create, print and test 3D models in Autodesk Inventor modeling software
- Collaborate with team members to develop, implement, test and integrate equipment to optimize production processes
- Support preventive maintenance and equipment reliability initiatives
3. Quality & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to cleanroom protocols, SOPs, and safety requirements
- Monitor in-line and off-line quality metrics and drive corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with ISO, Telcordia/GR, IEC, and customer specifications
- Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
4. Continuous Improvement
- Analyze process data using SPC and manufacturing systems to improve yield, throughput, and uptime
- Support Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives
- Assist with new equipment installation, process transfers, and plant expansion efforts
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Engineering Technology or related field preferred
- 2-5 years of experince
- Extensive experience and proficiency in Autodesk Inventor 3D Modelling and Solidworks
- Historical hands-on experience in 3D modelling, design, printing and testing mechanical components
- Proficiency in SPC, MES, and process data analysis
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, specifications, and procedures
- Understanding of cleanroom operations and contamination control
- Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
- Attention to consistent material handling procedures with an awareness of safe material transport according to environmental and hazardous materials protocols.
Top Required Skills (Must Have)
- Hands-on 3D Printing Experience
- Operating 3D printers.
- Understanding print adjustments and troubleshooting.
- Ability to answer technical questions related to printer issues and print quality.
- Slicing Software Knowledge
- Experience preparing and managing print jobs through slicer software.
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Perform preventive maintenance on printers.
- Basic equipment troubleshooting and upkeep.
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)
- Strong CAD Skills
- Autodesk Inventor preferred.
- SolidWorks experience also valuable.
- Ability to modify designs and potentially create drawings.
- Ability to create CAD drawings from scratch.
- Advanced Autodesk Inventor expertise.
- SolidWorks proficiency.
- Experience assembling printed parts and integrating mechanical components.
- Experience managing multiple printers simultaneously (team typically uses around 12 printers, with 22-25 available in the lab).
Preferred Qualifications - Hands-on experience with high-count or rollable ribbon fiber products, optical fiber handling, ribbonization, and precision equipment
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
- Experience supporting rapid production scale-up in a cleanroom environment
Physical & Work Requirements
- Ability to work on the cleanroom manufacturing floor for extended periods
- Manual dexterity for fine fiber handling and equipment adjustments
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
- Ability to wear cleanroom garments for full shift
Work Environment
- Day shift in a controlled cleanroom optical manufacturing facility
- Exposure to controlled fiber materials, precision equipment, and cleanroom processes
About us:
DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.
DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.