Printer Operator
Listed on 2026-07-18
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Machine Operator
The Fountain Group is currently seeking an
3D Printer Operator
for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Roselle, IL
. Details for the position are as follows:
Title:
3D Printer Operator
Location:
Central Avenue, Roselle, IL 60172
Shift: Day Shift, Mon-Friday Sat if needed, 6AM-2:30PM OT as needed
Duration:
In 3 Months (Temp to hire)
Hourly Rate on W2: $
22.50
Job Description:
As an Additive Lab Technician your primary role is to operate and maintain 3D printers. This includes but is not limited to setting up and breaking down print setups, slicing parts, optimizing printer capacity, verifying quality, and meeting the demands of operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions:
• Slice STL models using common slicers.
• Optimize printer capacity and print quality, balancing quality and speed.
• Operate 3D printers. Loading and unloading programs and material.
• Maintain 3D printers, such as nozzle changes, hot end rebuilds and other general maintenance
• Perform finish operations on printed parts, such as sanding iling, removing supports and adding inserts.
• Provide system cost estimates for new printed parts
• Ability to read a blueprint and quality check key dimensions.
• Ability to utilize basic measurement tools (tape measure, caliper and micrometer)
• Ability to utilize common assembly tools (drills, hammers and wrenches)
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and adhere to 6S principals.
• Additional duties as required
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Associate degree or equivalent work experience
Experience / Abilities:
• Minimum of 1-4 years’ experience
• Experience in development or technical support of industrial equipment a plus
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical schematics required
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Computer skills:
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Navision ERP
• Experience in SharePoint, Prusa Slicer, Markforged Eiger or similar is required.
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