Annual Salary
£19,000 to £38,000
Average UK salary in 2022 was £33,200
(source Office for National Statistics)
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3D printing technicians make different products, such as medical implants, car parts, aircraft parts or fashion accessories.
Average UK salary in 2022 was £33,200
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: between 8am and 6pm; on a rota
There will be
0.5% more 3D printing technician jobs in 2027.
As a 3D printing technician you might:
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 subject like:
You'll usually need:
You could take a course in creative design, model making or engineering to help you to find a job.
Specific courses you could take to become a 3D printing technician include:
You may need:
Apprenticeships you could take to become a 3D printing technician include:
You'll usually need:
You may be able to start as an assistant in a 3D printing workshop and train on the job to become a technician.
You'll find it helpful if you have some experience in manufacturing, model making, printing, technology or design.
You could learn more about the basics of 3D printing. This might help you decide if you'd enjoy a career as a 3D printing technician.
You can find out more about 3D printing and design engineering from The Welding Institute.
With experience you could:move into researching new 3D materials; train to develop new 3D printing software and hardware; specialise in a certain area of 3D printing, such as prosthetics or models; train others in 3D printing techniques and methods
You'll need: