Additive Printing Technician
Polaris Inc., Wyoming, MN, United States
Your Role
As an Additive Manufacturing Technologist, you will work at the forefront of shaping our organization’s success, working hands‑on with advanced additive technologies, collaborating with engineers, and shaping the next generation of Powersports vehicles.
Responsibilities
Set up 3D printers, including loading/unloading material spools, filling resin cassettes, preparing software programs, scheduling jobs, and sending prints to various machines using multiple technologies.
Clean, wash, and prepare parts for post‑processing, following standard procedures.
Perform daily and scheduled machine maintenance, including cleaning, preventative upkeep, and minor repairs in accordance with safety and quality standards.
Execute secondary processing such as media blasting, sanding, and general assembly.
Maintain a clean and organized work area through 5S and general facility upkeep.
Troubleshoot equipment and print issues to ensure optimal machine performance.
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to meet customer requirements, including referencing CAD models in Creo or Solidworks.
Handle occasional administrative tasks such as inventory management, material ordering, and part packaging.
Perform other job duties as assigned to meet business needs.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and repair 3D printing equipment.
Self‑starter with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Working knowledge of computer hardware and troubleshooting as it relates to printing systems.
Basic knowledge of engineering drawings, CAD models, and measurement methods.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, and Word.
Preferred Skills
2+ years of hands‑on experience in 3D printing, additive manufacturing, or related fields.
Coursework or certification in design or manufacturing with a focus on 3D printing.
Familiarity with FDM and SLS additive printing technologies.
Basic CAD skills for model interrogation and manipulation.
Pay
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $22.00 to $29.00 per hour, plus eligibility for overtime. Individual pay and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.
Benefits
Polaris offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym and personal training reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and more. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education, and consultation to plan for their financial future. Additional perks include a market‑leading profit‑sharing plan, Employee Stock Ownership Plan contributions, discounted employee stock purchases, paid volunteer time off through the Polaris Foundation, and various other benefits that support employees’ well‑being.
EEO Statement
Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment‑related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation, should contact Human Resources at 800‑765‑2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov). EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.
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As an Additive Manufacturing Technologist, you will work at the forefront of shaping our organization’s success, working hands‑on with advanced additive technologies, collaborating with engineers, and shaping the next generation of Powersports vehicles.
Responsibilities
Set up 3D printers, including loading/unloading material spools, filling resin cassettes, preparing software programs, scheduling jobs, and sending prints to various machines using multiple technologies.
Clean, wash, and prepare parts for post‑processing, following standard procedures.
Perform daily and scheduled machine maintenance, including cleaning, preventative upkeep, and minor repairs in accordance with safety and quality standards.
Execute secondary processing such as media blasting, sanding, and general assembly.
Maintain a clean and organized work area through 5S and general facility upkeep.
Troubleshoot equipment and print issues to ensure optimal machine performance.
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to meet customer requirements, including referencing CAD models in Creo or Solidworks.
Handle occasional administrative tasks such as inventory management, material ordering, and part packaging.
Perform other job duties as assigned to meet business needs.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and repair 3D printing equipment.
Self‑starter with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Working knowledge of computer hardware and troubleshooting as it relates to printing systems.
Basic knowledge of engineering drawings, CAD models, and measurement methods.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, and Word.
Preferred Skills
2+ years of hands‑on experience in 3D printing, additive manufacturing, or related fields.
Coursework or certification in design or manufacturing with a focus on 3D printing.
Familiarity with FDM and SLS additive printing technologies.
Basic CAD skills for model interrogation and manipulation.
Pay
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $22.00 to $29.00 per hour, plus eligibility for overtime. Individual pay and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.
Benefits
Polaris offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym and personal training reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and more. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education, and consultation to plan for their financial future. Additional perks include a market‑leading profit‑sharing plan, Employee Stock Ownership Plan contributions, discounted employee stock purchases, paid volunteer time off through the Polaris Foundation, and various other benefits that support employees’ well‑being.
EEO Statement
Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment‑related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation, should contact Human Resources at 800‑765‑2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov). EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.
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