3D Print Production Associate - 2nd Shift

Formlabs
Billerica, MA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with prior manufacturing or warehousing experience working in a high-tech 3D printing production environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior manufacturing or warehousing experience and a willingness to adapt to a rotating production schedule
    — “prior experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or a similar role is helpful but not required”
  • Individuals who thrive in a technically evolving environment with a focus on quality and safety
    — “Follow quality standards and safety procedures”
  • Candidates who value learning opportunities and are open to rotating through various hands-on production stations
    — “opportunity to learn and rotate through several different hands-on production stations”

Things to consider

  • The role requires working during non-traditional hours, specifically 3pm - 11:30pm, Monday through Friday
    — “2nd shift hours are 3pm - 11:30pm, Monday through Friday”
  • The position involves physical labor, including lifting objects up to 50 pounds and working in a noisy, variable-temperature environment
    — “Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery noise, temperature changes, and particulate materials.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight adaptability and willingness to learn new production techniques in your resume and interviews
    — “No experience with 3D printing is required—we’ll teach you everything you need to know.”
  • Emphasize your ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced setting
    — “Able to work independently and efficiently after training”
  • Showcase experience with quality control or attention to detail in previous roles
    — “Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions”
  • Mention any prior experience with packaging, inspection, or logistics to align with the role’s responsibilities
    — “Clean, finish, inspect, and package printed parts”
  • Demonstrate clear communication skills and a collaborative attitude in your application materials
    — “Work with teammates and communicate clearly with supervisors”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • operate 3D printers and other production equipment
  • clean, finish, inspect, and package printed parts
  • follow quality standards and safety procedures
Typical background
prior experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or a similar role

Skills & requirements

Required

Manufacturing ProcessesQuality ControlProduction Equipment OperationTeamworkAttention To DetailSafety Procedures

Preferred

3D Printing Experience

Stack & domain

Operating 3D PrintersCleaning And Finishing Printed PartsQuality StandardsSafety ProceduresOrganizing Work AreaCommunication With SupervisorsMeeting Production GoalsAttention To DetailAbility To Follow InstructionsIndependenceEfficiencyTeamworkWillingness To LearnManufacturingWarehousingProduction

About the role

Original posting from Formlabs

Do you want to change how the world creates?

At Formlabs, we’re building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we’re helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before.

We’re a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you’re ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us.

Summary:

We’re looking for reliable, hands-on team members to help us keep our 3D printing production running smoothly. In this role, you’ll work on a production floor where we use advanced 3D printers to make parts for customers around the world. No experience with 3D printing is required—we’ll teach you everything you need to know. The 2nd shift hours are 3pm - 11:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Role Description:

As a 3D Print Production Associate, you’ll help run machines, finish printed parts, check for quality, and prepare products for shipment. You’ll play an important part in making sure orders are completed on time and done right. This is a full-time, hourly position at our high-tech facility, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn and rotate through several different hands-on production stations.

Responsibilities:

Operate 3D printers and other production equipment (training provided)

Clean, finish, inspect, and package printed parts

Follow quality standards and safety procedures

Stay organized and keep your work area clean

Work with teammates and communicate clearly with supervisors

Help meet daily production goals

Requirements:

Prior experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or a similar role is helpful but not required

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions

Able to work independently and efficiently after training

Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and willing to jump in where needed

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery noise, temperature changes, and particulate materials.

Ability to stand, walk, and work on the production floor for extended periods.

Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds as needed.

Perks & Benefits:

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits through UMR (leveraging United Healthcare Provider Network)

Vision and Dental included

FSA/HSA

Full-time, hourly employees will accrue PTO hourly, beginning on their start date, up to a maximum of 3 weeks (120 hours) PTO per year. 

Commuter Benefits 

Fertility Benefits and Parental Leave

Fitness and Wellness Benefits 

Financial Planning/401k

Meals and snacks - catered lunch 3x/week

Unlimited 3D Printing

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.

Compensation

At Formlabs, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location and expected impact on the organization.

The hourly base pay range for this role is:$20—$20 USD

Source: Formlabs careers

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