Additive Manufacturing Technician

Purpose of the Role:

To take unfinished 3D printed components and process them to a high standard, ready for prefitting.

To ready all types of AM printing machines for next builds including setting parameters and carrying out both routine and specialised machine maintenance.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Unloading build platforms and preparing clean platforms for use for all 3D printers.
• Setting machines ready to start next build.
• Solve machine issues during build and machine breakdowns, recovering part failures and minimising parts scrapped.
• Loading and unloading automated parts washer.

• Processing 3D printed components using progressively finer grade paper to an agreed standard.
• Dispatching duties, booking off jobs in departmental software Streamics & Javelin.
• Basic inspecting of parts, visual go/no go type checking of all components before shipping to next op.
• Kitting of 3D printed parts for Aero projects.
• Ensure high quality of model and car parts, with on time delivery in full.

• Ensuring quality is not compromised.
• Reviewing assigned workload and where potential delays are foreseen, ensuring timely communication to managers and supportive of an alternative plan that will have minimal effect on the program.
• Working to agreed methods of work.
• Work efficiently within manufacturing as part of an established team.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of 3D printing would be an advantage.
• Must be able to handle delicate parts with care while hand finishing with wet and dry paper.
• Developing working relationships that promote faster delivery of parts and increase morale between shifts.
• PC literate to enable use of department systems.

Personal Attributes:

• Methodical approach and target driven.
• Able to promote ‘best practice’ working standards.
• Where the need for change is appropriate, engaging others to influence the result.
• A ‘Can do’ attitude with a drive for technical excellence.
• Flexible in working hours.

What can McLaren offer?

We strive to provide a fun, innovative, collaborative and open culture where everyone’s input is welcome, and everyone feels part of our achievements. We work hard to create a culture of continuous improvement and support this with a proactive approach to management and personal development.

McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre on the edge of Woking. Our large campus includes a gym, swimming pool, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park land. MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 32min train ride.

We encourage hybrid working patterns to give you options to balance your home life and hobbies with your work, and offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.