📍 Location: Tampere, Finland
🕒 Application Deadline: May 25, 2025
🏢 Company: Valmet | Leading the Way in Pulp, Paper & Energy Solutions
🔧 Department: Molded Fiber Products | Additive Manufacturing
🖨️ Transform the Future of Sustainable Manufacturing
Are you passionate about industrial-scale additive manufacturing and 3D printing innovation? At Valmet, we’re on a mission to convert renewable resources into sustainable results — and additive manufacturing (AM) is at the heart of that transformation.
We are now looking for a highly motivated Additive Manufacturing Technician to join our advanced metal 3D printing production team in Tampere. In this pivotal role, you will operate a state-of-the-art PBF-LB (Powder Bed Fusion – Laser Beam) 3D printing system, ensure quality-controlled production, and contribute to the evolution of cutting-edge AM workflows.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
As an Additive Manufacturing Technician, you will:
- Operate and maintain advanced PBF-LB metal 3D printing equipment
- Prepare print jobs, monitor printing conditions, and troubleshoot production issues
- Perform post-processing tasks, including sawing, shot blasting, and part cleaning
- Conduct quality control on metal printed parts, ensuring compliance with specifications
- Safely handle raw materials and metallic powders
- Contribute to workflow optimization and production process improvements
- Support logistics including shipment preparation and receiving
- Accurately report print jobs, material usage, and maintenance activities
- Actively support and promote a safe, clean, and compliant work environment
📘 Ideal Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate technical expertise and a proactive, team-oriented mindset:
- Technical vocational qualification or higher in engineering or manufacturing
- Prior experience with industrial 3D printing or additive manufacturing technologies
- Familiarity with CNC machining, welding, cutting, drilling, or milling is a plus
- Experience with laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB) is a significant advantage
- Strong mechanical aptitude and technical problem-solving skills
- Proficient in CAD software and design interpretation
- Comfortable working in a production and quality-controlled environment
- Fluent in English and Finnish; strong communication skills are essential
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and highly committed to quality standards
- Collaborative team player with a “can-do” attitude and innovative spirit
💡 Why Join Valmet?
- Work on cutting-edge 3D printing technology in an industrial environment
- Be part of a startup-style innovation unit backed by a 200-year-old global company
- Collaborate with a talented, multicultural team of industry-leading professionals
- Enjoy career development opportunities in a forward-thinking, global organization
- Make a real impact by contributing to sustainable manufacturing solutions
“At Valmet, when everything works together – we move industries, shape futures, and change the world.”
🚀 About Valmet
Valmet is the world’s leading developer and supplier of technologies, automation systems, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. With over 19,000 professionals worldwide, we drive innovation, efficiency, and sustainability through teamwork and technology.
Explore our vision and culture at www.valmet.com/careers
📝 Apply Now, Hurry!!
📅 Deadline to Apply: May 25, 2025
📄 Submit your application and CV via our official portal.
📧 Apply here
Heidi Pitkänen
Business Development Manager, Molded Fiber Products
📬 heidi.pitkanen@valmet.com
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