R&D 3D Printing Technician (Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm)

​​Who We Are

At CPC (Colder Products Company), we’re not just connecting fluid lines – we’re connecting people, ideas, and possibilities. For nearly 50 years, we’ve been engineering cutting-edge fluid connection technologies that power industries from biopharmaceutical, thermal management (liquid cooling of electronics), medical, industrial, and chemical handling markets. 

 

But what sets us apart? Our people. 

 

We’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and forward-thinkers who thrive in a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Headquartered in Minneapolis/St. Paul, with over 700 employees in 14 countries, we’re growing fast, and we want you to grow with us!

 

Your Role

Are you ready to make an impact and work with a company that values your expertise, ideas, and career growth? As our next R&D 3D Printing Technician (Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm), you’ll be at the forefront of shaping our organization’s success. This isn’t just a job – it’s a career move where you’ll thrive, learn, and enjoy coming to work.

 

Responsibilities:

• Owns prototype delivery and quality for the area to support efficient product development and manufacturing.
• Contributes to the strategy of 3D printing within the company with respect to future capability and capacity expansion as the subject matter expert.
• Collaborates with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to meet customer requirements, including referencing CAD models in Creo or Solidworks.
• Sets up 3D printers, including loading/unloading material spools, filling resin cassettes, preparing software programs, scheduling jobs, and sending prints to various machines using multiple technologies.
• Prepare parts for post-processing, following standard procedures.
• Performs preventive maintenance, including cleaning, preventative upkeep, and minor repairs, in accordance with safety and quality standards.
• Executes secondary processing such as media blasting, sanding, and general assembly.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area through 5S and general facility upkeep.
• Troubleshoots equipment and print issues to ensure optimal machine performance.
• Handles occasional administrative tasks such as inventory management, material ordering, and part packaging.
• Performs other job duties as assigned to meet business needs.

 

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:

• Associates degree in technical areas such as engineering, design (CAD), or similar.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and repair 3D printing equipment required.
• Working knowledge of computer hardware and troubleshooting as it relates to printing systems required.
• Understanding of computer networking concepts applicable to printing operations required.
• Basic knowledge of engineering drawings, CAD models, and measurement methods required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, and Word required.
• This role may require less than 5% travel. Candidates should be comfortable with occasional travel as needed to support business objectives.

Preferred Skills:

• 3 or more years of experience with 3D printing in a manufacturing or engineering setting.
• In depth knowledge of relevant materials used in the practice of 3D printing.
• Stratasys certification as a level 2 or higher operator.
• Basic CAD skills for model interrogation and manipulation.
• Familiarity with FDM, PolyJet, and resin-based additive technologies, including Digital Light Projector (DLP), Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP), and Stereolithography Apparatus (SLA).
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in 3D printing, additive manufacturing, or related fields.
• Coursework or certification in Design or Manufacturing with a focus on 3D printing.

 

Why You’ll Love Working Here 

 

Our Culture

At CPC, our people aren’t just employees, they’re the driving force behind our success.