Additive Manufacturing Technician in Bristol

The Additive Manufacturing technician will be part of a skilled production team working to produce high-quality large-pressure vessels with DED-arc additive manufacturing equipment. This role involves work in a dynamic production environment, following operational procedures, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare machines for builds, carry out calibrations and conduct routine maintenance, resolve machine build issues, and support the engineering team to recover build failures to minimise scrap.
• Ensure machine parameters meet part production specifications prior to manufacturing.
• Operate and monitor machines’ performance during the manufacturing process to ensure key parameters are maintained.
• Identify and troubleshoot any technical issues that may arise during the printing process and inform the AM Supervisor.
• Conduct regular quality checks on the printed parts to ensure surface quality and dimensional accuracy before dispatch to the next operation.
• Follow established quality control procedures to ensure the manufactured parts meet specifications and quality standards.
• Document and report any deviations or non-conformities in the manufacturing process or finished products.
• Evaluate the assigned schedule and, where potential delays are foreseen, ensure timely communication to shift lead(s), supporting alternative plans that minimise the effect on delivery.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team or equipment suppliers for complex repairs or maintenance tasks.
• Work to standard operating procedures whilst maintaining cleanliness and housekeeping standards within the workplace.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for oneself and colleagues.
• Support and encourage team working across the shift and shift patterns.
• Work efficiently within manufacturing as part of an established team.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and operational efficiency; provide feedback and suggestions for process improvements to the AM Supervisor and engineering team.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Core GCSE's or equivalent.
• Technical certification or vocational training in manufacturing or a related field is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in engineering, with a focus on production and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of various additive manufacturing technologies such as DED-arc/laser and post-processing techniques such as machining and NDT.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow precise instructions and procedures.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot minor technical issues independently.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work well within a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Certification in additive manufacturing technologies or welding processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing software for production planning and inventory management.
• Knowledge of quality control principles and practices in manufacturing.
• Prior experience in additive manufacturing or a similar production environment.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards relevant to industry related manufacturing (e.g., ASME, ISO, DNV).
• Strong MS Office skills.

Benefits

• Salary - Competitive
• Bonus - Performance related bonus scheme
• Pension - 9% employer contribution with an optional employee contribution
• Annual Leave - 25 days, plus statutory holidays
• Working Hours - Shift work
• Lunch - Free lunch and breakfast provided onsite alongside snacks

Who We Are

DEEP is an international design and engineering company on a mission to make humans aquatic. We’re doing this by advancing ocean exploration through the development of new technologies that will enable humans to live and work in underwater environments for longer periods of time. 95% of the ocean is unexplored. Countless discoveries are waiting to be made, and knowledge gained, that will benefit our planet and all of humanity. The challenge is access, and that’s where DEEP comes in. We’re building subsea human habitats to enable research at depth and increase our understanding of the ocean, so we can help protect it.

DEEP Manufacturing

DEEP Manufacturing, based in Avonmouth (Bristol), offers advanced manufacturing capabilities and expertise in large-format metal additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping and material testing. Our advanced manufacturing facilities include a state-of-the-art robotics suite, offering 3D printing services and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) capabilities which means we can deliver manufacturing projects in less time and at lower costs compared to traditional manufacturing processes.

Working at DEEP

We’re a team of highly experienced engineering, operations and safety experts, with a funding model that allows us the freedom to think long term and pursue our mission without traditional restraints. We want to drive progress at the forefront of deep-sea innovation and discovery to become stewards of the ocean and reshape our relationship with our planet.

Diversity and Inclusion

At DEEP, we celebrate and embrace diversity and inclusion and strongly believe that the best innovations come from diverse perspectives. We invite applicants from all backgrounds to join us in creating technology that makes a meaningful impact on humanity, our oceans and planet.