Join the Future of Manufacturing
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is one of the UK's leading centres for manufacturing innovation, working with industry, academia and government to develop and deploy cutting-edge technologies.
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Additive Manufacturing Technician to join our Additive Manufacturing team in Coventry. This is an exciting opportunity to work with state-of-the-art additive manufacturing technologies, supporting the delivery of innovative projects across a range of high-value sectors.
About the Role
As an Additive Manufacturing Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the end-to-end delivery of additive manufacturing activities, from receiving customer work requests through to production, post-processing and final delivery. You'll work with advanced metal and polymer additive manufacturing systems while ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and process control.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and progress work requests through the production lifecycle, ensuring accurate documentation and timely delivery.
Operate and maintain a range of additive manufacturing equipment, including technologies such as DMLS, MJF, FDM and MBJ.
Conduct in-process inspections and quality checks to ensure products meet specification and customer requirements.
Carry out post-processing activities, including support removal and surface finishing.
Maintain compliance with health and safety procedures, risk assessments and PPE requirements.
Work collaboratively with engineers, project managers and quality teams to support successful project delivery.
Maintain accurate production records, machine logs and quality documentation.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis and process development activities.
About You
We're looking for a hands-on manufacturing professional with a passion for advanced technologies and a commitment to quality and operational excellence.
Essential Requirements
Experience operating metal and/or polymer additive manufacturing equipment.
Strong understanding of manufacturing process control and quality assurance.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and CAD files.
Knowledge of health and safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.
Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
Desirable
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline.
Experience across both metal and polymer additive manufacturing technologies.
Why Join MTC?
At MTC, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. You'll work alongside talented engineers, researchers and manufacturing specialists, contributing to projects that help shape the future of UK industry. We encourage innovation, continuous learning and professional development, providing opportunities to expand your skills with the latest additive manufacturing technologies.
Please be aware that many roles working for MTC will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
All candidates must meet Right to Work in the UK criteria and achieve the required security and clearance requirements to undertake this role which will be shared with you upon application.