Sherpa Design is a team of mechanical and electrical engineers, designers, additive manufacturing technicians, and machinists who thrive on pushing the envelope and equipping others to do the same. Over the past 20+ years, our platform of capabilities has grown from our core expertise of product engineering to include additive manufacturing, precision machining, NX training, and Teamcenter solutions.

At this time, we are looking for a Prototype and 3DP Technician to join us. In this role, you’ll work with several of the best-known Fortune 100 companies on innovative technologies and products.

What We Offer

At Sherpa, you’ll discover:

• We hire amazingly capable people. Everyone here brings impressive technical expertise – that’s a given in consulting. Beyond that, we share a way of thinking expansively and supporting each other. It makes work exciting and enjoyable.
• We keep bureaucracy in check. One of our values is act with agility. We have designed our internal systems so that you spend your energy on the work that most lights your fire. No micromanaging, no cumbersome approval processes, just clear shared goals.
• Our exposure builds experience. Because we work with so many innovative companies across industries, you can reach the equivalent of 5+ years in-house experience in just 2 years.

About this Role

As a Prototype and 3DP Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the production of 3D printed prototypes and production parts. You will support our growing Additive Manufacturing services, delivering production and prototype printed parts for internal and external customers. You will work with our team and partners to have prototypes (3D Print, machined, etc) built quickly and effectively. Experience with a diverse and often urgent-paced team is beneficial. A detail focused eye for making high-quality parts is a must.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience prepping, running, and post-processing 3D printed parts
• 3D printing service bureau experience or technical degree desired
• Able to troubleshoot 3D printing machines when something is not 'right'
• Able to use common hand tools and shop equipment (files, rotary tool, drill)
• Able to work with multiple vendors for parts, fasteners, outside processes
• Attention to detail and a drive to produce high quality work

Technical Competencies and daily duties

• Ability to use 3D printing pre-processing software from Carbon and FormLabs
• Experience with Carbon or FormLabs 3D Printer highly desirable (DLP or SLA)
• Remove supports and clean printed parts from Carbon and FormLabs printers
• Modify CAD files, optimizing for the print process, providing design feedback
• Post process parts while maintaining dimensional accuracy (filing, sanding, bead-blasting, etc.)
• Quote parts for clients using Excel
• Quality control and ship parts
• Maintain a clean and safe production environment
• Keep machines running to ensure on-time deliveries

Success Indicators

• Mechanically inclined and curious about how things work
• Creative and like to solve challenging problems
• Good communication skills, both written and oral
• Self-starter who takes initiative and manages their schedule to align with production schedules and department needs
• Work well in a team environment and thrive on collaboration
• Knowledge seeker looking to expand skillset

Compensation and Benefits

This is an entry level position that can grow into a full-time or more advanced role as our A.M. business grows and develops. This position pays $20 – 24 per hour DOE. You will work minimum of 30+ hours per week or more as needed. Sherpa Design offers part-time employees the following benefits:

• Paid holidays
• Paid volunteer time off
• Professional development
• Outdoor gear borrow program

For full-time employees, Sherpa offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Paid medical/dental/vision
• Paid holidays
• Paid volunteer time off
• SIMPLE IRA with match
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid parental leave
• Supplemental insurance
• Professional development
• Employee recognition program
• Outdoor gear borrow program

Next Steps

If you share our innate curiosity about how things work and our drive to make them work better, we look forward to hearing from you! Please send us your resume and share what excites you about this role.

Important to note: Must be a US Person able to comply with US Department of State ITAR/EAR requirements for manufacturers in the government sector as a requirement to employment.

Sherpa Design seeks multiple perspectives and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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