Description
3D printing technicians assist in the designing and programming of products, ranging from prosthetic products to 3D miniatures. They may also provide 3D printing maintenance, check 3D renders for customers and run 3D printing tests. 3D printing technicians can also repair, maintain and clean 3D printers.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
ICT software specifications3D printing processmaintenance of printing machinesCAD softwaremaintenance operationsprinting on large scale machinesdigitizationprinting materialsprinting techniques3D modellingCADD softwaremanual draughting techniquesdesign principlesmanufacturing processesmathematicsblueprintstechnical drawingsdesign drawingsproduct comprehensionprosthetic devicesmechanicsindustrial engineering
Practical Skills
use technical drawing softwareadjust engineering designsoperate 3D computer graphics softwareidentify customer's needsdraft design specificationsuse CAD softwareoperate printing machineryadvise client on technical possibilitiescreate solutions to problemsdetermine suitability of materialscreate technical planscalculate materials to build equipmentclean equipmentdesign prototypesmonitor manufacturing quality standardsuse manual draughting techniques