Additive Operations Technician
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Join a World‑Leading Centre for Advanced Manufacturing
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is seeking a skilled and proactive Additive Manufacturing Technician to play a key role in delivering high‑quality additive manufacturing projects from initial request through to final delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a cutting‑edge environment, operating state‑of‑the‑art AM technologies and contributing to innovation across multiple sectors.
About the Role
As an Additive Manufacturing Technician, you’ll support the entire production lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and reliability across all work requests. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and quality teams to maintain seamless workflows and uphold MTC’s world‑class standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, interpret, and manage work requests with clear documentation and on‑time delivery
- Operate and maintain AM equipment including DMLS, MJF, FDM, and MBJ platforms
- Follow process controls and conduct in‑process inspections to ensure parts meet specification
- Carry out post‑processing tasks such as support removal and surface finishing safely and effectively
- Maintain a safe working environment, completing risk assessments and using correct PPE
- Keep accurate machine logs, production records, and inspection data for traceability
- Drive continuous improvement, including root‑cause analysis and updating SOPs
- Engage in training and stay up to date with new AM technologies and techniques
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Hands‑on experience with polymer or metal AM technologies (both ideal)
- Good understanding of process control and quality assurance
- Ability to read technical drawings and interpret CAD files
- Strong problem‑solving abilities and excellent attention to detail
- Familiarity with health & safety standards in manufacturing environments
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing, or similar discipline
Collaborative Culture
At the MTC, you’ll work in a supportive, cross‑functional environment where collaboration and shared learning drive innovation. You'll contribute to multidisciplinary projects and help shape future manufacturing processes.
About The MTC
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.
The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.
Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.
Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.
The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.
Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)
Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.
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