3D Printing Technician – Production (Contract, Palo Alto)
Moon Creative Lab · San Francisco, California, United States
Posted about a month ago · $25-$35
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days Moon Creative Lab's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 43% of Moon Creative Lab's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Moon Creative Lab
- high 4 stale, 0 reposted of 7 open
- Hiring momentum
- 9 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Moon Creative Lab's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Moon Creative Lab.
About this role
As a 3D Printing Technician at Variloom, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining 3D printers, primarily focusing on flexible filament FDM/FFF printing. Your role will involve managing production processes, ensuring quality control, and collaborating with design and engineering teams to optimize workflows. You will also handle inventory and logistics management tasks, contributing to the overall efficiency of the production environment.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Moon Creative Lab as an employer.
What you need
- Hands-on experience managing FDM / FFF 3D printers (calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation)
- Knowledge of slicer software (think OrcaSlicer and Simplify3D)
- Experience in a production, manufacturing, or fabrication environment
- Time management – ability to manage your queue across overlapping jobs, machines and deadlines
- Adaptable – we’re a rapidly growing team, and are looking for people who are willing to flex with us as we scale
- Familiar with Excel and other tracking software to manage developments
Nice to have
- Experience modifying FDM printers, or building them from scratch
- Design and CAD software knowledge (or willingness to learn quickly)
- Knowledge of soft and flexible filament printing (TPU experience is a big plus)
- Awareness of new innovations in the 3D printing industry to inform new developments
Worth weighing
- Part-time role (20-28hrs/week)
- Hourly rate of $25-$35, dependent on experience and qualifications
- In-office role with a new office opening in San Francisco
- Emphasis on adaptability in a rapidly growing team
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Listed by Moon Creative Lab on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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