Metal Additive Technician

Company: Fathom Mfg
Location: Hartland
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Company History: Fathom is one of the largest digital manufacturing platforms offering on-demand manufacturing in North America. With more than 90 large-platform industrial-grade 3D printing machines and a national footprint with more than 500,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity across 10 facilities, Fathom seamlessly blends in-house capabilities across plastic and metal additive technologies, CNC machining, injection molding & tooling, urethane casting, sheet metal fabrication, and design and engineering. With over 50 years of industry experience, Fathom is at the forefront of the industry 4.0 digital manufacturing revolution serving clients in the technology, defense, aerospace, medical, automotive and IOT sectors. Fathom’s extensive certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 Design, ISO 13485:2016, AS9100:2016, NIST 800-171 and ITAR. Position Description/Summary: The Metal Additive Technician (Direct Metal Laser Sintering) - is responsible for producing 3D printed objects on a host of industry leading additive manufacturing machines. Focus of the job duties operating 3D printers and preparing the models once they have been built. This includes, but is not limited to, removing support material, inspecting parts for build defects and abnormalities, preparing necessary paperwork for shipping, packaging and inspecting order for accuracy, and ensuring shipment is received by specified shipper to achieve required deadlines. Key Responsibilities: Operate Metal Additive machines Load machines with additive material and post process material to recycle for the next build Prepare machine for builds by cleaning machine post build and perform preventative maintenance. Remove Support structures from 3D models using saws, grinders, chisels, and orbital sanders Inspect, package, and ship orders Communicate order details and non-conformances to department supervisor Update order details in Manufacturing Execution software (Streamics, Infor) and provide notes on shipping and tracking. Qualifications/Requirements: 2 years of demonstrated success in a similar role Motivation, high-energy, and drive Familiarity with Additive Manufacturing technologies is desired Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS Word) Adept at learning new technology and new systems Flexible and able to excel in a demanding, fast-paced environment Attention to detail and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills A creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements Self-motivated and eager to learn What we offer: Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Company paid for Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance. Additional Benefits: Paid time off, Floating Holidays, Volunteer time off, and sick time off (depending on state of employment). 401k Plan Employee Perks: Discounts on products and services. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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