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3D printing technician

3D printing technicians assist in the designing and programming of products, ranging from prosthetic products to 3D miniatures.

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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.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
maintenance of printing machines
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
technical drawings
design drawings

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
use technical drawing software
use CAD software
OPTIONALOptional competences
calculate materials to build equipment

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Skills overview

38total
19 essential
19 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
3
Skills
3

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Quick insight

This role requires 19 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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