3D Printing Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Photocentric Ltd based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and US is an award-winning manufacturer of 3D printers and resins. With our uniquely different attitude to manufacturing photopolymer and 3D printing, our innovative company is rapidly growing and as a result we are now on the search for a 3D Printing Technician to join our team.
Responsibilities of our 3D Printing Technician include:
- Learn the full cycle of our we buid and use our 3D printers (training will be given)
- Assist with R&D projects
- Work autonomously to research new technologies in the sense of open innovation, and general products improvements
- Coordinating and defining R&D tests
- Develop a deep understanding of how printers, print process algorithms and materials work together
- Investigate to improve print quality, print speed, and reliability
- Assist with experiments, tests, and data analysis
- 3D printer maintenance and machine operations
- Perform hardware modifications to the printer/setup to accommodate the process of running experiments (training will be given)
Experience and skills required for our 3D Printing Technician:
- Genuine interest in 3D Printing
- Experience in either using 3D printers, and/or familiar with CNC, injection molding, laser cutting
- Ability to understand technical products and properties
- Can write and produce reports/feedback.
- Have experience with design and data analysis
- Have a curious and creative mind
- CAD knowledge would be an advantage
- Some engineering or general technical experience preferred
What we offer:
- A competitive salary
- Monday to Friday no shifts
- On the job training and development
- Minimum 24 days holiday entitlement
- Contributory pension scheme
- Electric vehicle and bike schemes with free vehicle charging
- Free access to on premises gym
- Fully expensed summer and Christmas events with great social culture
- Access to state of the art 3D Printing and prototyping facilities for personal projects
If you would like to join our growing team and feel that you have the necessary skills and experience to become our 3D Printing Technician, please click ‘apply’ now! We would love to hear from you.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for 3D Printing Technician roles across Photocentric's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £33,600 - £56,400 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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