AM Technician I (2nd Shift)
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AM Technician I (2nd Shift) at Oerlikon Additive Manufacturing in Huntersville, NC, is a hands-on production role responsible for operating AM printers and sieving equipment, blending and bottling metal powders, and ensuring parts meet customer specifications while following safety and 5S standards. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 2-5 years in manufacturing, preferably in additive manufacturing or working with metal powders, with strong troubleshooting, teamwork, and communication. Must lift 30 lbs, wear a respirator, and work in a lean environment; ITAR eligibility and U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status are required. Benefits start day one including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and PTO. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight powder handling, printer changeovers, safety, and collaboration on production targets, and show alignment with Oerlikon’s innovative culture.
AM Technician I (2nd Shift)
We are looking for an AM Technician for our Huntersville, NC facility. In this role you will be critical member of the production team, executing on production order requirements and instructions to manufacture products. Oerlikon Additive Manufacturing (AM) produces high quality components for a variety of industries, including Aerospace, Defense, Oil and Gas, and Automotive Industries. Through the use of metal additive 3D printers, we manufacture complex metal prototypes or series parts rapidly and without any tooling. As part of the Oerlikon Additive Manufacturing team, you will truly be part of a small segment of people revolutionizing the manufacturing of components using cutting edge technology.
This is a second shift position with core hours 2:00pm – 10:30pm.
We offer:
Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!
The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:
- Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
- Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
- Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
- Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
- Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
- 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
- Flexible hours or remote work environment available for certain positions
- 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!
Your Responsibilities:
- Setup, operation, and maintenance of the AM sieves and sieving equipment
- Setup, operate, maintain, and change over printers for production orders
- Blending and homogenization of powders
- Control inventory of all powders
- Bottling and distributing powder for production
- Ensure the proper manufacture of AM parts compliant to meet very specific customer requirements.
- Following safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment
- Collaborating with team members to achieve daily production targets
- Keeping work areas clean and organized
Your Profile:
- High School diploma required
- 2-5 years of experience working in a technical capacity with a manufacturing company preferably in Additive Manufacturing or working with metal powders preferred
- Previous positions as operations technicians, maintenance, or quality preferred
- Associates degree in an engineering/business discipline or equivalent/relevant experience desired, not required
- In compliance with U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
- Ability to work in a team-based collaborative environment where priorities may shift regularly
- Experience in lean manufacturing desired
- The ability to troubleshoot operational issues and relay information to the team is a must
- Self-motivation and organization is a must and the ability to work independently once tasked is required
- Experience working with basic shop tools and hand tools required
- Good verbal and written communication skills required
- Good track record of attendance and being on time for work
- Ability to wear a respirator/PAPR for certain tasks
- Ability to lift 30 lbs
- Basic understanding of machine tools (milling, lathe, drill presses, CNC) and heat treating
- Familiarity with 5S operations preferred
Why Oerlikon:
Every one of us has the chance to be more curious; to bring a new innovations and ideas in our work and to our customers in the automotive, aerospace, energy, tooling, polymer processing and additive manufacturing sectors, and in doing this, we can reaffirm our customers’ and strategic partners’ trust.
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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!
About us
Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials. With a unique portfolio spanning surface engineering, high‑performance materials, coating equipment and components, we make products better by enhancing performance, efficiency and sustainability. Oerlikon serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, luxury, semiconductors and tooling. Head‑quartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with approximately 9,500 employees, achieving sales of CHF 1.6 billion in 2024.
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