3D Print Lead

Description

Britten, Inc. is a veteran-owned (VOSB), creative production house dedicated to delivering innovative signage, displays, and event branding solutions that make our customers stand out in a crowd. For 35+ years, we’ve leveraged our state-of-the art design, printing, fabrication, and manufacturing capabilities to propel high-impact campaigns and promotional ideas into the world. Always on time, on strategy, and on budget, we build the stuff that helps people, communities, and businesses flourish and prosper.

Located in Traverse City, Michigan, this creative production studio known as Britten seeks talented individuals to join our team. We’ve built a reputation for saying "yes" to projects others won't touch. Our people make that possible, individuals who put a premium on thoughtful service, care about the people next to them, and are willing to go the extra mile on projects they touch. Click here to learn more about Britten, Inc. www.britteninc.com

What We Seek...

We’re looking for a hands-on person to lead the day-to-day operations of our additive manufacturing division. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being in the shop, running and maintaining 3D printers, and keeping projects moving smoothly from start to finish. You’ll take ownership of setup, calibration, scheduling, material handling, and order fulfillment. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented maker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, ensuring consistent quality, efficiency, and reliability across all projects.

Job Summary and Job Functions

• Oversee daily operations of the additive manufacturing division
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain 3D printers to ensure optimal performance
• Manage print schedules, prioritize orders, and coordinate workflow to meet deadlines
• Handle materials, including preparation, storage, and proper usage
• Ensure quality control of printed parts, maintaining consistency and accuracy
• Troubleshoot technical issues and perform preventative maintenance
• Maintain an organized and safe fabrication workspace
• Support order fulfillment, including packaging and shipping finished products
• Provide guidance, training, and support to team members working within the division
• Collaborate cross-functionally when opportunities arise in design and engineering
• Align with and believe in the company core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to be exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• 3D printing experience required
• Design/engineering experience preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to utilize computers and learn new software programs
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to multitask and work independently
• Extreme attention to the details
• Sense of urgency to accurately and timely achieve results
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work before/after typical production hours as work may demand
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team
• Align with and believe in the company core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time
• Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips
• Visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level
• Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
• Atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or