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DEEP Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing Technicians

DEEP Manufacturing, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Role Overview We are looking for Additive Manufacturing Technicians to be part of a skilled team producing high-quality components using DED-arc additive manufacturing technology. These roles involve operating in a dynamic production environment, following established procedures, and ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality standards. The positions will transition to a rotating shift schedule to support 24/7 operations once initial onboarding and training is completed.

Key Responsibilities

Machine Setup & Maintenance: Prepare and calibrate machines for builds, perform routine maintenance, and resolve technical issues promptly to minimize scrap.

Process Monitoring: Operate and monitor machine performance during production, ensuring all parameters meet part specifications.

Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve technical issues during the printing process, escalating complex problems to the AM Supervisor.

Quality Assurance: Conduct regular inspections to verify surface finish and dimensional accuracy, ensuring compliance with quality standards before moving parts to the next stage.

Documentation & Reporting: Record deviations, non-conformities, and process anomalies accurately, and communicate potential delays early to shift leads.

Collaboration: Work closely with maintenance teams and equipment suppliers for complex repairs and ensure minimal downtime.

Safety & Housekeeping: Maintain a clean and organized workspace, strictly following company safety policies and procedures.

Teamwork & Continuous Improvement: Support team collaboration across shifts and actively contribute to process improvement initiatives by providing feedback and suggestions to supervisors and engineers.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Associate’s degree or equivalent; technical certification or vocational training in manufacturing is a plus.

At least 3 years of relevant experience in engineering, with a focus on production and manufacturing.

Knowledge of additive manufacturing technologies (e.g., DED-arc/laser) and post‑processing techniques such as machining and NDT.

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.

Ability to troubleshoot minor technical issues independently.

Effective communication and collaboration skills in a team‑oriented environment.

Preferred Skills & 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 similar production environments.

Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ASME, ISO, DNV).

Benefits

Pay – $28.00 per hour.

Bonus – Performance‑related bonus scheme.

Pension – 9% employer contribution with an optional employee contribution.

Working Hours – Initially 40 hours per week during training; the role will move onto a 24/7 shift pattern once training is completed.

Medical Insurance, 401(k).

Senioritiy Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Production

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

Who We Are DEEP is an international design and engineering company on a mission to make humans aquatic. We’re 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.

DEEP Manufacturing Inc, based in Harris County, 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.

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.

Be Curious – Find a better way and ask why not.

Be Exceptional – We demand excellence from everyone.

Be Fearless – No one has done this on the scale we’re doing it before.

Be Good – Cultivate passion and thrive together, prioritize safety.

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.

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