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3D Print Farm Operator / Print Lab Supervisor
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Contract type
Freelance
Work mode
Remote
Experience
3 years
Job description
A contractor role operating and supervising a 3D print farm, maintaining FDM and resin printer fleets and providing expert input to help train next-generation AI systems.
At a glance
- Employment
- Contract · Independent contractor
- Work mode
- Remote
What you'll do
- Operate and maintain FDM and resin printer fleets, ensuring optimal performance and uptime across all units.
- Perform advanced slicing, adapting settings for diverse geometries, materials, and performance outcomes.
- Diagnose and resolve print failures, documenting the root causes and best practices for complex troubleshooting scenarios.
- Manage material inventory, including filament and resin storage, drying, and changeover procedures to minimize contamination and waste.
- Oversee print queue organization, prioritizing assignments based on delivery timelines, machine availability, and project requirements.
- Conduct rigorous quality control and part inspection, applying industry standards to evaluate surface finish, dimensional accuracy, and mechanical integrity.
- Assess and provide detailed feedback on process improvements and proposed technical fixes within print farm environments, service bureaus, or academic lab settings.
What we're looking for
- Proven experience managing a fleet of 3D printers in a print farm, makerspace, university lab, or service bureau environment.
- Strong command of FDM and resin printer hardware, slicing software (e.g., Cura, PrusaSlicer, Chitubox), and related digital workflows.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex print failures and optimize slicer profiles for a variety of materials and applications.
- Expertise in handling and conditioning 3D printing materials including proper storage, drying, and contamination prevention techniques.
- Meticulous approach to part inspection, dimensional measurement, and reporting using industry-accepted QC standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with clear, concise technical documentation and feedback capabilities.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with print farm automation systems, remote monitoring tools, and scalable workflow optimization strategies.