Additive Manufacturing Technician

Engineering Full Time Ontario $50,000 - $100,000 CAD per year

Nord Space () is a Canadian startup with the mission to advance life on Earth, from space. Nord Space is committed to extremely rapid innovation and development of the most ambitious aerospace projects with the most ambitious team. With divisions spanning everything fromspace robotics to satellites torockets,Nord Space is driven to bring space closer to Earth and inspire generations of space explorers.

We are building the hardware that gets us to space, and we're growing our Additive Manufacturing team to help us get there. We're hiring Additive Manufacturing Technicians at every level, wherever you are on your career trajectory, we want to hear from you. Apply once and we will match you to the level that best fits your experience.

As an Additive Manufacturing Technician you'll own the hands‑on operation ofNordSpace'smetal additive manufacturing capability, with primary focus on Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) systems. You'll be involved in and responsible for the full build cycle, from file preparation and machine setup through printing, powder management, part removal, post‑processing, and inspection. Working closely with design engineers and the broader manufacturing team, you will develop and refine build processes, maintain equipment, manage metal powder inventory and safety, and produce flight‑quality metal components for the Tundra launch vehicle and space systems programs.

• Operate LPBF metal 3D printing systems through the full build cycle: file review, machine setup, powder loading, atmosphere preparation, print execution, in-process monitoring (melt pool,recoater, oxygen, thermal), and build removal. Prepare build files with design engineers, reviewing part orientation, support strategy, nesting, and laser parameters.
• Develop, document, and refine build procedures and process parameters for different alloys (Inconel, titanium, stainless steel, aluminium) in collaboration with engineering. Support process development including test coupon builds, parameter optimization, density and microstructure evaluation, and mechanical test specimen fabrication.
• Powder Management & Safety:
  
  Manage the full metal powder lifecycle: receiving, storage, sieving, recycling, sampling, lot tracking, and disposal. Maintain strict adherence to powder handling safety protocols including PPE, inert atmosphere management, static discharge prevention, and fire/explosion hazard mitigation for reactive metal powders. Track usage, recyclability metrics, and lot traceability for material certification.
• Post-Processing & Inspection:
  
  Perform or coordinate post‑build operations including stress relief, heat treatment, part and support removal, surface finishing, bead blasting, and machining preparation. Conduct dimensional inspection using calipers, CMM, or optical scanning, documenting results against engineering drawings and GD&Tspecifications.
• Equipment Maintenance & Workspace:
  
  Perform preventive maintenance on LPBF systems (laser optics,recoatercalibration, filters, gas systems, build chamber conditioning), coordinating with the Facility & Equipment Manager and OEM support for major service events. Maintain a clean, organized, and safety‑compliant additive manufacturing workspace.
• Quality & Documentation:
  
  Maintain full build traceabilitywithmachine logs, powder lot records, build parameters,monitoring data, and post‑processing recordsin accordance with
  
  NordSpace'squality management system. Collaborate with QA and engineers to disposition non‑conformances and implement corrective actions.

• Diploma or certificate in Manufacturing Technology, Materials Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Metallurgy, or a related program. Equivalent hands‑on experience will be considered.
• 0-3 years (Junior), 4-6 years (intermediate), 7-10 years (Senior), 10+ years (Principle) of hands‑on experience operating metal additive manufacturing systems, with direct LPBF experience strongly preferred. Experience with other metal AM processes (DED, EBM, binder jetting) is an asset.
• Practical knowledge of metal powder handling,…