**🛠️ Additive Technician – 1st Shift Machine Operator (Contract to Hire)** Location: Gaithersburg, MD Type: Contract to Hire Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Training begins at 10:00 AM) **About the Role** Step into the future of manufacturing! We’re seeking a Machine Operator – Additive Technician to join a cutting-edge team specializing in 3D printing and advanced fabrication. This is a hands-on opportunity to work with industry-leading equipment and be part of a company poised for rapid growth. If you're mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, this role offers long-term potential and career advancement. **What You’ll Do** + 🖨️ Operate a variety of Additive Manufacturing machines, including: + EOS SLS + Stratasys Fortus 450 & 900 + PostPro3D Vapor Smoother + Prusa i3Mk3s+ desktop FDM + Stratasys Connex + 🧪 Handle powders and perform SLS build breakouts. + 🔧 Remove support structures from printed models using manual tools or soluble baths. + 🛠️ Conduct post-processing tasks: drilling, tapping, installing inserts/helicoils, dyeing, sanding, and packaging. + 🧹 Maintain shop cleanliness and organization. + 💻 Use ERP systems for tracking and operations. **What We’re Looking For** + ✅ Experience in manufacturing, assembly, or machine operation. + 🧰 Skilled in using hand tools and reading blueprints. + 📐 Strong mechanical aptitude and basic math skills. + 💻 Comfortable with computers and digital systems. + 🏭 Experience in CNC or machine shop environments is a plus. + 🖨️ Prior exposure to 3D printing is a bonus. **Why You’ll Love Working Here** + 🚀 Be part of a company expected to double in size over the next five years. + 📈 Long-term growth and promotion opportunities. + 💰 Performance-based raises upon permanent hire. + 🎓 On-the-job training in advanced 3D printing technologies. + 👖 Casual dress code (jeans, shorts, plain shirts, closed-toe shoes). **Work Environment** + 🏭 ITAR-compliant facility – candidates must provide a passport or birth certificate. + 🕒 Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (initial training starts at 10:00 AM). + 🧼 Clean, organized, and innovation-driven manufacturing space. Ready to build the future with us? Apply now and take the next step in your manufacturing career! **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Gaithersburg,MD. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.