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Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies. \nJoin us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.\nPurpose\nThe Lead Additive Manufacturing Technician supports the production of high-quality, precision components through FOD-free operations across additive manufacturing and post-processing equipment. This role is the technical and operational lead on the production floor: it sets the example for safety, quality, and execution, keeps work flowing through the work center, and trains and mentors other technicians so parts consistently meet engineering, quality, and customer specifications while production targets are met safely and efficiently.\nThe Role\nLead daily execution for an assigned additive manufacturing or post-processing work center, prioritizing workflow, balancing work across technicians, and escalating constraints, delays, and risks to the Supervisor before they affect production commitments.\nOperate and maintain industrial additive manufacturing equipment and related post-processing equipment in accordance with work instructions, quality requirements, and safety procedures, serving as the on-floor technical resource for the team.\nTrain, mentor, and coach other team members, and verify their competency through observation and sign-off so qualification means demonstrated ability and not only completed training.\nMaintain 5S standards, FOD control, and powder and material controls for the work center, and ensure the area stays clean, organized, and audit-ready.\nOwn preventive maintenance accomplishment for the work center, ensuring scheduled maintenance, inspections, and calibrations are completed on time and documented accurately in the maintenance management system.\nExecute and enforce standardized work, documenting activity accurately in the manufacturing execution system (MES) and other digital systems, and maintain consistent practice across shifts, technicians, and equipment.\nLead structured shift handoffs so equipment status, work in progress, quality concerns, and open actions are communicated clearly across shifts and functions.\nTroubleshoot equipment and process issues using sound judgment, perform first-level diagnostics (electrical power, pneumatics, and mechanical systems), and work with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Service to resolve complex problems and drive corrective action.\nIdentify and report quality concerns, nonconformances, and process gaps, support root cause investigations, and help implement corrective and preventive actions.\nRecommend and support continuous improvement efforts that improve safety, yield, cycle time, equipment utilization, and consumable usage, and help update work instructions based on lessons learned.\nSupport scheduling and planning of work center activity, including coordinating equipment availability, staffing, and material flow with Production Control and the Supervisor.\nModel Divergent's core values and operational excellence, hold self and others to safety and quality standards, and promptly stop work and escalate when conditions are unsafe.\nDevelop a career path toward training others, leading teams, manufacturing process and inspection, or AM service, in partnership with the Supervisor.\nBasic Qualifications\nAbility to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls \nHands-on experience operating and maintaining industrial additive manufacturing equipment and post-processing tools in a production environment, with proficiency across multiple machines or processes.\nDemonstrated ability to work in a digital manufacturing environment, including use of a manufacturing execution system (MES) and maintenance management system (CMMS), or demonstrated ability to learn similar systems quickly.\nDemonstrated ability to train and mentor less experienced team members and to lead a small team.\nStrong work ethic, dependable attendance, and a self-starting approach that seeks out work without waiting to be told.\nStrong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills, with a working understanding of multimeters and electrical power and of pneumatic air systems.\nExperience with scheduling, planning, and prioritizing work in a production setting.\nStrong attention to detail and a safety-first mindset, with the ability to follow and enforce work instructions precisely.\nClear written and verbal communication skills, including documentation, shift handoffs, and communication with engineers, quality inspectors, and supervisors.\nTeam-oriented, professional, and respectful; able to give and receive feedback constructively.\nAbility to work flexible hours, including occasional extended or weekend hours to support production needs.\nPhysical demands: ability to lift and move 50+ lbs, and to stand, walk, kneel, bend, reach, and climb for extended periods and perform hands-on work with tools and equipment.\nPreferred Qualifications\n3+ years of hands-on experience in additive manufacturing, preferably metal laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) in a production setting.\nProficiency across multiple post-processing operations such as support removal, wire EDM, heat treat, abrasive media blast, and part inspection.\nExperience in aerospace, automotive, or defense manufacturing environments.\nFamiliarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP, or similar quality management systems and audit practices.\nExperience with highly technical equipment such as lasers, EDM, robotics, CNC, and CMM.\nPrior experience as a lead, trainer, or subject matter expert, including developing or delivering training and qualification.\nTrack record of zero audit findings or consistently strong adherence to work instructions.\nExperience participating in root cause analysis, 5S, or continuous improvement projects with measurable results.\nWork Environment\nWorks in a production manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, metal powder, and industrial equipment; hands-on engagement on the production floor for most of the shift.\nPersonal protective equipment (PPE) is required and may include safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, protective footwear, and respirators as required by the task and area.\nWork may involve crouching, climbing, confined spaces, working around operating machinery, and handling heavy or awkward items with proper lifting techniques and equipment.\nFollows a 3-4 x 11-hour shift schedule on a consistent 1st or 2nd shift; occasional extended or weekend hours may be required to meet production demands.\nFast-paced, high-mix environment where priorities can shift based on equipment performance, engineering changes, and program milestones, requiring close collaboration with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and other teams.\nCompensation\nAt Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels T03 - T04 as evaluated through our interview process. \nTechnician III - T03: $33.00 - 39.00\nTechnician IV - T04: $37.00 - 43.00\nPay Range\n$33—$43 USD\nWhat We Offer:\nHolistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.\nWellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.\nComprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.\nInvestment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.\nCollaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint. \nEqual Employment Opportunity\nDivergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.\nEEO Poster \nIn order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected. \n\nE-Verify: Right to Work\nOur company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. 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