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Overview
The work covers additive manufacturing machines, machine maintenance, production schedules, precision measurement, post-processing preparation and safe handling of metal powder or other feedstock.
In job descriptions, look for additive manufacturing systems, metal parts, machine tools, laser or calibration checks, quality assurance, production reports, personal protective equipment, troubleshooting and waste handling.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
The work is machine-based and production-focused. Operators prepare additive manufacturing systems, monitor builds, remove workpieces, prepare post-processing and keep records on production, calibration or quality checks.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes machine tools, maintenance routines, quality assurance, precision measuring equipment, safe machine work and feedstock control. Some roles add metal powder handling, laser measurement checks or crew training.
Salary context
Salary context depends on machine complexity, material risk, shift pattern, inspection responsibility, calibration work and how much troubleshooting or maintenance the operator owns.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward senior machine operation, additive manufacturing technician work, quality inspection, maintenance support, calibration reporting or production coordination.
Good to know
Check whether a vacancy names the AM process, metal materials, powder handling, post-processing, measurement equipment and protective routines. That detail tells more than a broad manufacturing title.
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Occupation group
Physical and engineering science technicians not elsewhere classified (3119)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/418f3a43-a6b2-4101-aaa0-832fe7d82885 |
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| ESCO code | 3119.10 |
| ISCO group | 3119 |
| Concept type | Occupation |