Laser Powder Bed Technician

• Set up and operate Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) systems, including loading metal or polymer powders and ensuring correct material handling and storage
• Prepare, calibrate, and configure machines to achieve optimal print parameters, ensuring quality and production efficiency
• Monitor and adjust machine settings during builds, including laser power, scan speed, and powder layer thickness
• Continuously monitor build processes, identifying and resolving issues such as defects, machine malfunctions, or process deviations
• Conduct visual inspections and non-destructive testing to verify part quality and dimensional accuracy
• Ensure all components meet required technical specifications and tolerances
• Perform routine maintenance including cleaning, software updates, and hardware inspections
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues such as print failures, system errors, and mechanical faults
• Document machine issues and collaborate with engineering teams to implement corrective actions
• Remove components from build platforms and complete post-processing operations such as powder removal, heat treatment, and surface finishing
• Ensure all parts are prepared in line with project or client specifications for onward processing or delivery
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures relating to LPBF operations and hazardous material handling
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment, including appropriate disposal of waste materials
• Participate in safety training and actively promote safe working practices
• Record operational data including machine parameters, defects, and performance metrics
• Produce reports covering production runs, maintenance activity, and quality outcomes
• Maintain accurate logs for calibration, maintenance, and material inventory
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to optimise build parameters, reduce material waste, and improve part quality

• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Basic understanding of metallurgy and material properties
• Awareness of safety protocols, including hazardous material handling and laser safety
• Hands-on manufacturing or component/process development experience

Craft apprenticeship, ONC/HNC, or equivalent technical qualification