Post Processing Technician

Part Cleaning & Finishing - Remove support material, excess build material, and surface imperfections from metal, plastic, and fiberglass parts using hand tools and finishing equipment. This role requires strong manual dexterity, experience using hand tools, and a high level of attention to detail to ensure parts are safe, functional, and customer ready.

Post Processing Technician

Hartland, WI | On-Site 

3+ Month Temp Contract | $20 – 22/hr, depending on experience 

Summary:

• The Post-Processing Technician is responsible for cleaning, finishing, and inspecting components made from metal, plastic, and fiberglass to meet quality and appearance standards.
• This role requires strong manual dexterity, experience using hand tools, and a high level of attention to detail to ensure parts are safe, functional, and customer ready.

Responsibilities:
Part Cleaning & Finishing -

• Remove support material, excess build material, and surface imperfections from metal, plastic, and fiberglass parts using hand tools and finishing equipment.
• Perform sanding, grinding, deburring, filing, polishing, and surface prep to achieve required tolerances and finishes.
• Clean parts using approved methods to remove powders, resins, or debris generated during the printing process.

Quality Inspection -

• Visually inspect and measure parts to verify conformance to drawings, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Identify surface defects, incomplete features, or damage and take corrective action when possible.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship with a strong focus on detail, consistency, and part quality.

Tool & Work Area Management -

• Use and maintain hand tools such as files, grinders, sanders, cutters, and measuring instruments.
• Safely operate finishing tools while following company safety guidelines and PPE requirements.
• Keep workstations clean, organized, and compliant with 5S and safety standards.

Requirements:

• Experience performing manual finishing or post-processing on manufactured parts 
• Comfortable using hand tools and finishing equipment for metal, plastic, or fiberglass materials
• Strong attention to detail with a quality-first mindset
• Ability to follow written instructions, drawings, and quality requirements.
• Basic knowledge of measuring tools such as calipers, gauges, or templates
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• High attention to detail and craftsmanship
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately
• Strong work ethic and reliability

 
For more information, please Apply, and/or email a copy of your resume to Beka Cassidyat: BCassidy@selectek.net