Drimva

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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First seen Oct 29, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)