Mettle Ops
Additive Manufacturing Technician, seeking junior to senior level.
An Additive Manufacturing Technician operates and programs 3D printing equipment to build parts layer-by-layer from digital models, using materials like metals, polymers, or composites. They prepare CAD files for printing, select appropriate materials and print parameters, monitor build processes, and perform post-processing operations like heat treatment, machining, or surface finishing. In defense manufacturing, they focus on producing complex geometries that traditional machining can't achieve, creating rapid prototypes for testing, and manufacturing low-volume production parts that meet strict quality and material specifications. They must understand material properties, quality control procedures, and often work within AS9100 or other aerospace quality standards to ensure printed components meet required mechanical properties and dimensional tolerances.
6044
Bachelor's preferred.
Mettle Ops has three facilities in Madison Heights, MI and will soon be adding Huntsville, AL locations.
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 151 - 180 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ "You list 6044 — what did interns from those specialties end up doing here?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
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