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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN 

Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.

As an Additive Manufacturing Technician at Freeform, you will play a critical role in the post processing of 3D printed parts for the world's most additive manufacturing systems.  You will own everything required to go from finished print to shipping parts out to customers including powder handling, EDM operation, support removal, surface finishing, inspection, and more. We are looking for someone with extreme attention to detail and a keen eye for process improvements to help Freeform scale to mass production. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D environment, will take pride in their work, and will have a no-job-too-big-or-small mentality. 

Responsibilities:  

• Operate, maintain, and monitor machinery such as wire EDMs, surface grinders, sand blasters, deburring tools, bandsaws and handle metal powders 
• Post process printed parts including depowering, precision cleaning, removing supports, and surface-finishing 
• Participate in process improvement efforts to streamline post processing operations to enable mass production  
• Help turnover builds, ensuring powders, tools, and equipment are available at all times 
• Assist with visual inspection and shipment of final parts  

Basic Qualifications:  

• 1+ years of experience in metal additive manufacturing process support or precision deburring of machined parts 

Nice to Have: 

• Experience in operating complex equipment  
• Skilled with manual machining, welding, cutting, fitting and/or bending of stainless steels, aluminums, and high-strength nickel alloys 
• Ability to utilize power tools, hand tools, cranes, forklifts, and other heavy equipment 
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50lbs unassisted 
• Ability to climb ladders and be on your feet for extended periods of time 
• Must be available and willing to work overtime when needed  
• Safety conscience  
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint 

Location:  

• Based in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof. We operate at the center of LA's deep tech ecosystem, surrounded by some of the most ambitious hardware innovation happening anywhere in the country.
• Our fast-paced, cross-functional environment is built on close collaboration, and as such, this role requires full-time onsite presence (five days a week), with very limited exceptions.

What We Offer:  

• We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.  

• We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.  

• Benefits 

• Significant stock option packages 

• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options) 

• Life insurance 

• Traditional and Roth 401(k) 

• Relocation assistance provided 

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays 

• Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent 

• Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette 

• Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events 

• Compensation 

• As a growing company, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role. 

• In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated pay range for this role is $25-$40/hour. The upper end of the range is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional experience, deep domain mastery, and a proven history of high performance and impact.

• Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.