Divergent
Lead Additive Manufacturing Technician
Long Beach, California, United States +3 · Full-time · Posted Oct 21, 2026
- Location
- Long Beach, California, United States
Torrance, California, United States
Long Beach, California, United States
Torrance, California, United States - Experience
- No minimum years stated for required experience; preferred: 3+ years of hands-on additive manufacturing experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be able to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls. The company participates in E-Verify to confirm work eligibility after Form I-9 completion.
About the job
Leads an additive manufacturing or post-processing work center, operating equipment and coordinating technicians to produce quality components safely and meet production targets.
What you'll do
- Prioritize work-center workflow, coordinate staffing and equipment availability, and communicate production risks and shift handoffs.
- Operate and maintain equipment; oversee preventive maintenance, safety, FOD control, quality practices, and accurate digital documentation.
- Train and mentor technicians, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, and support investigations and continuous improvement.
What they ask for
- Hands-on experience operating and maintaining industrial additive manufacturing and post-processing equipment in production, with proficiency across multiple machines or processes.
- Ability to use MES and CMMS or learn similar systems quickly; experience planning and prioritizing production work.
- Demonstrated ability to train and mentor team members and lead a small team; mechanical aptitude including multimeter, electrical power, and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls; ability to work flexible hours and meet stated physical demands.
Nice to have
- 3+ years of hands-on additive manufacturing experience, preferably metal laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) in production.
- Experience with post-processing operations, regulated manufacturing quality systems, or technical equipment such as lasers, EDM, robotics, CNC, and CMM.
Pay
$33.00 - 39.00 USD per hour (base salary); $37.00 - 43.00 USD per hour (base salary); $33 — $43 USD (base salary)
Tools
MES, CMMS, metal laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), wire EDM, CNC, CMM, multimeters, robotics
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