Additive Manufacturing Technician

Location: Onsite in Buffalo, NY, with a 1st Shift schedule in East Aurora, NY

Salary: $25.00–$32.00 per hour

Company

hirify.global provides a performance-focused manufacturing environment centered on technical problem-solving, collaboration, and quality.

What you will do

• Operate and monitor laser powder bed fusion equipment to produce builds according to work orders, process instructions, and qualified methods.
• Set up machines, load powder, execute build files, and complete operator training or certification activities.
• Perform post-processing, including EDM wire cutoff, depowdering, blasting, solvent cleaning, support removal, cutting, grinding, deburring, polishing, and surface finishing.
• Prepare parts for heat treatment and complete post-treatment cleaning and finishing operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine checks on LPBF and EDM equipment, maintain logs, and escalate issues.
• Inspect parts, document nonconformances, support rework and repair, record production data in MES or work-order systems, and collaborate with engineering on troubleshooting and process improvements.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in technical manufacturing, machine operation, assembly, fabrication, or process-oriented production.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; vocational, technical, trade school, or equivalent manufacturing training is a plus.
• Ability to understand and apply verbal, written, and computer-based work instructions in English and perform basic math.
• Ability to read drawings, work instructions, travelers, and parts lists and accurately document work.
• Experience using precision measuring tools, fixtures, tooling, or inspection equipment in a controlled manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail, dependable work habits, and the ability to manage daily production priorities safely and efficiently.

Nice to have

• Experience with additive manufacturing, EDM, CNC, heat treatment, blasting, or other precision production equipment.
• Experience post-processing metal additive parts, including depowdering, support removal, deburring, cleaning, and surface finishing.
• Familiarity with mechanical drawings, basic GD&T, nonconformance documentation, and rework or repair practices.
• Experience with strict EHS, PPE, material-handling, MES, ERP, or work-order requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plan at select locations, FSA, and HSA.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and relocation assistance.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, and supplemental insurance coverage.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, and leadership development programs.
• Respectful, welcoming workplace with employee-led resource groups.