--- title: 'Additive Technician at DISHER' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/additive-technician-disher-grand-rapids-zp54cmc93sza' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-23' --- # Additive Technician at DISHER - **Company:** DISHER - **Location:** Grand Rapids, MI - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-16 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-23 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/disher/0a0d481b-38a2-4a25-9ee8-9504ae176d9e ## Job description Additive Technician – Grand Rapids, Michigan DISHER is currently partnering with a recognized leader in the 3D printing manufacturing industry by disrupting the way that manufacturing is done through their innovative additive manufacturing technologies that produce the most efficient solutions possible. As a result, they are experiencing explosive growth year after year as they expand to serve their clients on a global level. As the Additive Technician, you will be hands-on and involved in all manufacturing processes to build innovative tooling based on customer demands and needs. What it's like to work here: This company is focused on fostering a culture of empowerment and emphasizes high morale, strong communication, and a customer-first approach. The company relies on innovation and creative thinking to create custom solutions for its customers. The culture is flexible and teamwork-oriented, and there is ample opportunities for continued professional development. What you will get to do: - Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing). - You will learn and hone CAD 3D modeling skills. - Secondary prep and finishing machine operation. - Equipment cleaning and basic maintenance. - Will be involved in different manufacturing disciplines such as heat treating, Wire EDM, hand polishing, and more. - You will set up, build, and handle the post process of additive manufactured tooling. - Work with suppliers. - Quality control of parts. What will make you successful: - 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. - An associate’s or bachelor’s degree related to 3D printing would be preferred, but a degree is not required. - Basic 3D CAD-skills. - Organizational skills to maintain the workshop and cleanliness standards. - Technical mindset and mechanical aptitude. - Must be motivated and willing to learn. - Must be able to handle a flexible work schedule. - Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods of time. ## About DISHER ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: DISHER is an engineering, product development, manufacturing technology, and talent solutions firm that partners with clients to innovate and build custom solutions across diverse industries. - **Entity Type**: Private (Employee-Owned via ESOP) - **Headquarters**: Zeeland, Michigan, USA - **Founded**: 2000 - **Founders**: Jeff Disher ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Engineering Services, Product Development, Manufacturing Technology, Talent Solutions - **Target customers**: B2B, primarily mid-market to Fortune 500 companies across a wide range of industries including automotive, consumer goods, medical, and industrial equipment in the US and globally. - **Mission or purpose statement**: "Making a Positive Difference" — through integral relationships and innovative solutions with customers, coworkers, and communities. Their vision is to leave the world better than they found it. ## Products & Services - **Product Development**: Integrated design and engineering services from concept through production, covering mechanical, electrical, and software engineering. - **Manufacturing Solutions**: Services to streamline processes, boost productivity, and advance manufacturing technology, including automation and process optimization. - **Electronics Engineering**: Design and development of electronic systems and embedded solutions. - **Talent Solutions**: Staffing and consulting to place top engineering, design, and technical talent into client teams (both short-term contractors and permanent hires). - **DISHER Extended Network (DEN)**: A vetted network of freelance and contract professionals (engineers, designers, project managers) who work on a project-by-project basis for DISHER clients. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (Private, ESOP-owned company). No external funding rounds. - **Key Metric**: Core team of 130+ employees, with an extended network (DEN) of over 70 experts. Headcount has grown significantly from a one-person operation founded in 2000. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (100% employee-owned). Bi-weekly meetings review state of the business, indicating strong internal transparency on financials. - **Growth Signals**: 130+ core team members signals steady, stable growth over 20+ years. They are an award-winning firm that augments teams for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies, indicating strong reputation and demand. ## Competitive Advantages - **Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)**: Every full-time core employee becomes an owner of the company, fostering a strong sense of ownership and alignment with the company’s long-term success. This is a powerful differentiator. - **Strong, Intentional Culture**: Built on 12 core culture characteristics (e.g., Unvarnished Communication, Trusting Relationships, Innovation, Stewardship) that are actively lived out through weekly team lunches, offsites, and ongoing feedback. - **Flexibility & Autonomy**: No fixed start/end times for workdays. Team members are encouraged to work where they are most productive (office, remote, or at client sites). - **High Employee Satisfaction**: 98% of teammates say DISHER is a great place to work, as per their internal Great Place to Work survey. - **Community Commitment**: 10% of profits are given back to community and nonprofit organizations. Employees get 20 paid hours of volunteer time annually. ## Strategic Focus - **Deepening Client Partnerships**: Moving beyond being "extra hands" to becoming true partners that help clients achieve their vision. - **Continuous Improvement**: Using workplace assessments (Great Place to Work, Denison Organizational Culture Survey) to refine culture and operations. - **Talent Development**: Investing heavily in their people through DISHER University, individual coaching, and personal development opportunities to maintain a high-caliber team. - **Expanding the Extended Network (DEN)**: Growing their network of vetted freelance talent to provide flexible, scalable solutions for clients. ## Why Work Here - **Culture is Core**: DISHER intentionally builds a collaborative, transparent, and supportive environment. Their 12 core characteristics guide how employees treat each other and customers. - **Flexible & Remote-Friendly**: They have no fixed daily start/end times and support working from the office in Zeeland, MI, from home, or at client locations, based on what is most productive. - **Exceptional Benefits**: - **Employee Ownership (ESOP)**: Full-time employees are immediately enrolled in an ESOP, providing a unique retirement benefit in addition to a 401k. - **Generous Time Off**: Up to 4 weeks of vacation plus 11 paid holidays. - **Parental Leave**: 2 weeks off after the birth or adoption of a child. - **Paid Impact Time**: 80 hours per year for community service, professional development, and charitable work. - **Insurance**: Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health resources. - **Team Bonding & Events**: Weekly all-team Friday lunches, two companywide offsites per year, a Christmas party, a summer picnic, and group sports sponsorships. - **Growth & Development**: Formal programs like DISHER University, educational reimbursement, individual coaching, and subject matter communities. ## Sources 1. [disher.com - Company Homepage](https://www.disher.com/) 2. [disher.com - About Us](https://www.disher.com/about/) 3. [disher.com - Careers Page](https://www.disher.com/careers/) 4. [disher.com - Our Culture Page](https://www.disher.com/our-culture/) 5. 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