SLS Operator

ADDMAN Engineering produces production components using selective laser sintering (SLS) at our Ontario, New York facility. The SLS Operator is responsible for machine operation, material handling, and part breakout within an established quality system. Prior additive manufacturing experience is not required; structured on-the-job training and formal qualification are provided.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up, start, and monitor builds on SLS equipment in accordance with approved work instructions and travelers.
• Perform pre-build verification of machine condition, powder level, and material identity prior to each build.
• Handle polymer powder including weighing, sieving, and blending to the approved refresh ratio, and maintain lot identity and labeling on all containers.
• Perform cake removal, part recovery, and powder reclaim within designated containment areas.
• Verify parts against the job sheet and drawing, and identify and segregate nonconforming or questionable parts for review.
• Complete build logs, powder transaction logs, traveler sign-offs, and ERP transactions accurately and at the time of work.
• Maintain the assigned work area to established 5S and combustible-dust housekeeping standards.
• Transfer identified parts and associated documentation to the Finishing department.
• Escalate machine alarms, process deviations, and abnormal conditions to the SLS Technician.

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person citizenship status.