Lab Technician - Additive Manufacturing

Your Job

As an Additive Manufacturing Lab Technician at Molex, you will program, set up and operate additive 3D printers, SLA and DLP machines along with support equipment to fabricate additive manufactured piece parts .

Our Team

You will be part of the Copper Solutions Business Unit and will report to the Supervisor, Model Shop.

Our collaborative team includes Product Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing Integration Engineering, and all CSBU Tooling Teams.

What You Will Do


* Set up, and operate SLA & DLP machines


* Program: Convert models using NX to generate STL files.

Write programs using Magic's and Light Year CAM software.


* Post process piece parts.

Clean SLA parts, remove supports, post cure, package and ship parts.


* Measure, examine, and inspect completed piece parts.

Detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers.


* Support the Engineering community helping to develop prototype samples and product concepts.


* Support PBM (Principle based management) guiding principles.

integrity, stewardship & compliance, transformation, knowledge, humility, respect and self-actualization.


* Support 6-S housekeeping principles required to maintain a clean, organized and safe environment.


* Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and preventative maintenance records are maintained.


* Accurately complete required record keeping of daily work log.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* High school graduate or GED


* Some exposure to, or knowledge of, additive manufacturing technologies.


* The ability to do precision work and keep one's hands steady.


* The ability to work with chemical and wear personal protection equipment when needed, (PPE).


* Must exhibit a sense of urgency, be a team player, and be a self-starter with a "can do" attitude.


* Demonstrate the ability to problem solve and make decision to determine optimum manufacturing methods, etc.

What Will Put You Ahead


* Trade School or technical certification along with any CAD CAM training.


* Previous additive lab experience.

Programing using Magic's.

CAD CAM experience.


* Ability to program additive printers.


* Ability to post process piece parts.


* Ability to read and interpret blueprints.


* Understanding routine maintenance requirements on equipment.

For this role, we anticipate paying $20/hr to $25/hr.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.

This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.

Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.

The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy...