3D Printer Technician

Position: 3D Printer Technician

Reports To: Factory Manager and Head Engineer

Scale of Operation: Hundreds of 3D Printers

Job Type: Contract / Hourly

Position Overview

Born to Play operates a high‑volume 3D printing facility utilizing Bambu Lab printers and primarily PLA and PETG materials. We are seeking a skilled, hands‑on 3D Printer Technician to ensure maximum equipment uptime to ensure an efficient daily production schedule.

In this role, you will diagnose issues, perform repairs, and carry out routine and preventive maintenance across a large fleet of printers. This position is ideal for someone mechanically inclined who enjoys working directly with tools, troubleshooting equipment, and keeping a production environment running efficiently and reliably.

Key Responsibilities

Printer Maintenance & Repair

• Respond to printers flagged for pause, repair, or maintenance
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance to reduce downtime
• Replace worn or failed components (nozzles, extruders, belts, sensors, etc.)
• Install approved hardware upgrades and system improvements
• Return printers to service quickly and consistently
• Apply standardized fixes to recurring maintenance issues across the fleet

Production Equipment Support

• Assist with basic maintenance of packaging equipment or other auxiliary machinery
• Maintain clean, organized, safe, and functional repair and maintenance areas

Tools, Parts & Inventory

• Manage and maintain tools, spare parts, and replacement components
• Track part usage and report low inventory or upcoming needs
• Ensure tools and equipment remain properly maintained and ready for use

Qualifications

Required

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on technical skills
• Comfort working with tools and electromechanical systems
• Ability to follow documented processes and learn new equipment quickly
• Reliable, organized, and detail‑oriented
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced production environment
• Ability to work on‑site in Suffern, NY

Preferred

• Experience with Bambu Lab 3D printers (strong plus)
• Background in maintaining production equipment or machinery
• Familiarity with common 3D printing maintenance practices
• Experience in manufacturing, automation, or technical maintenance environments
• Spanish speaking is a plus

Compensation

• Hourly, contract‑based role
• Salary Range: $24.00 - $26.50 per hour

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $24.00 - $26.50 per hour

Work Location: In person