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Sr Additive Manufacturing Tech​nician

Milwaukee Tool · Menomonee Falls, WI · Full time

Posted Jul 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you improved how a printer ran, through maintenance or parameter changes, and what it changed.

What they are checking: Ownership of equipment performance beyond just pressing start on builds.

Tell me about a time you learned a new additive platform quickly. How did you get up to speed?

What they are checking: Ability to pick up emerging technologies, which the posting calls out directly.

What would you do

Three engineers each say their prototype is the top priority this week. How do you schedule the machines?

What they are checking: Fair, transparent scheduling and the willingness to push priority calls up when needed.

An engineer sends a file that you can tell will warp or fail as designed. What do you do?

What they are checking: Giving useful design-for-additive feedback before wasting a build, without overstepping.

About the work

You run SLS, SLA, DLP, DMLS and FDM. How do you decide which technology a given prototype should be built on?

What they are checking: Matching process to the part's purpose, material, accuracy and timeline instead of defaulting to one machine.

Walk me through how you prepare and nest a full SLS build to get the most parts out of one run.

What they are checking: Build preparation skill that balances packing density, part quality and thermal effects.

A DMLS build fails partway through overnight. What do you check first?

What they are checking: Systematic troubleshooting of metal printing failures like recoater crashes, supports or parameters.

Talk me through your post-processing steps for an SLA part, from the platform to the engineer's desk.

What they are checking: Knowledge of washing, curing, support removal and finishing that decides final part quality.

How do you handle powders and resins safely, especially metal powder for DMLS?

What they are checking: Safety awareness around combustible powders and chemical hazards in the lab.

How do you check that a printed part is accurate enough for the test it is going into?

What they are checking: Inspection habits that make sure prototypes are good enough to trust test results.

How do you keep track of material lots, machine hours and build history?

What they are checking: Record keeping that lets the lab trace a bad part back to its cause.

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The full job description

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Job Description: Come Be DISRUPTIVE With Us! At Milwaukee Tool, our most valued resource is our people. People who work with a passion to be the best, with unparalleled pride in their work and the Milwaukee Tool brand. We know that the only way to sustain growth and success is to invest in our people's development from day one. Our teams impact every innovative step of the new product development process. The fast-paced, collaborative environment delivers disruptive, best-in-class products by working directly with end users to understand their needs for heavy-duty, high-performance solutions. As a Senior Additive Technician , you will play a critical role in supporting Milwaukee Tool's product development efforts through advanced additive manufacturing technologies. You will leverage your technical expertise to produce high-quality prototypes, maintain industry-leading equipment, and help drive innovation from concept to reality. You'll Also Be DISRUPTIVE Through These Duties and Responsibilities: • Independently operate, maintain, and optimize additive manufacturing equipment across multiple technologies including SLS, SLA, DLP, DMLS, FDM, and other emerging platforms. • Prepare, schedule, and monitor prototype and production builds to ensure quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery. • Perform post-processing activities including de-powdering, support removal, curing, surface finishing, machining, and part inspection. • Troubleshooting and maintenance efforts on additive manufacturing equipment and associated post-processing systems. • Collaborate closely with engineering teams to support product development, design validation, and rapid prototyping initiatives. • Provide technical recommendations on additive manufacturing processes, materials, and design-for-additive best practices. • Support additive manufacturing workflows, build queues, and project priorities in a fast-paced team environment. • Support material qualification, inventory management, and safe handling procedures for powders, resin, and filament-based systems. • Train technicians and team members in equipment operation, troubleshooting, and additive manufacturing best practices. • Evaluate and implement process improvements to increase throughput, quality, repeatability, and machine utilization. • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment following 6S and laboratory safety standards. • Support the evaluation and implementation of new additive manufacturing technologies and materials. • Partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities where additive manufacturing can accelerate product development and testing. • Continuously pursue technical growth and remain current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. What TOOLS You'll Bring with You: • Associate’s degree in engineering technology, Manufacturing Technology, Additive Manufacturing, or related field; or equivalent experience. • 5+ years of hands-on experience in additive manufacturing, prototyping, manufacturing, or engineering support roles. • Ability to set up and operate Manual or CNC machining equipment. • Experience operating various industrial additive manufacturing equipment • Strong understanding of additive manufacturing processes, materials, and post-processing techniques. • Experience with powder-based, resin-based, and extrusion-based additive technologies. • Ability to troubleshoot and perform maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and process-related equipment. • Familiarity with CAD software and build preparation software. • Strong organizational, documentation, and project management skills. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering teams. • Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop less experienced technicians. • Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and hands-on problem solving. We provide these great perks and benefits: • Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans. • Generous 401 (K) savings plan. • Education assistance. • On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service. • And many more, check out our benefits site HERE. Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

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