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3D printing technicians manufacture products, including biomedical implants, car parts, aerospace components and fashion accessories.
You could work: between 8am and 6pm; on a rota
There will be
0.5% more 3D printing technician jobs in 2027.
In your local area
In your day-to-day duties you may:
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
You could work at a manufacturing plant, in a factory or at a research facility.
Your working environment may be noisy.
You can get into this job through:
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or a degree in a relevant subject like:
You'll usually need:
You could take a course in creative design, model making or engineering. This could help you to find a job with a manufacturing or 3D printing company. Courses include:
You may need:
Apprenticeships relevant to this role include:
You'll usually need:
You may be able to start as an assistant in a 3D print workshop and take training on the job to become a technician. Skills and qualifications in manufacturing, model making, printing, technology or design will be useful.
Learn more about the basics of 3D printing.
You can get details about working in 3D printing and design engineering from the British Printing Industries Federation and Neon.
You could move into research, investigating new materials for use in 3D printing and how to make them commercially workable. You could also train to work in 3D printing software and hardware development.
You might work for a company that specialises in printing particular items, for example custom-made prosthetics, construction prototypes, or models of archaeological remains and historical buildings.
There are also opportunities in print equipment sales and training.