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# Lead Additive Manufacturing Technician at Divergent

- **Company:** Divergent
- **Location:** Long Beach, CA / Torrance, CA
- **Compensation:** $33–$43/hr
- **Posted:** 2026-10-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/divergent/jobs/5457691008

## Job description

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

Purpose

The Lead Additive Manufacturing Technician supports the production of high-quality, precision components through FOD-free operations across additive manufacturing and post-processing equipment. This role is the technical and operational lead on the production floor: it sets the example for safety, quality, and execution, keeps work flowing through the work center, and trains and mentors other technicians so parts consistently meet engineering, quality, and customer specifications while production targets are met safely and efficiently.

## The Role

- Lead daily execution for an assigned additive manufacturing or post-processing work center, prioritizing workflow, balancing work across technicians, and escalating constraints, delays, and risks to the Supervisor before they affect production commitments.
- Operate and maintain industrial additive manufacturing equipment and related post-processing equipment in accordance with work instructions, quality requirements, and safety procedures, serving as the on-floor technical resource for the team.
- Train, mentor, and coach other team members, and verify their competency through observation and sign-off so qualification means demonstrated ability and not only completed training.
- Maintain 5S standards, FOD control, and powder and material controls for the work center, and ensure the area stays clean, organized, and audit-ready.
- Own preventive maintenance accomplishment for the work center, ensuring scheduled maintenance, inspections, and calibrations are completed on time and documented accurately in the maintenance management system.
- Execute and enforce standardized work, documenting activity accurately in the manufacturing execution system (MES) and other digital systems, and maintain consistent practice across shifts, technicians, and equipment.
- Lead structured shift handoffs so equipment status, work in progress, quality concerns, and open actions are communicated clearly across shifts and functions.
- Troubleshoot equipment and process issues using sound judgment, perform first-level diagnostics (electrical power, pneumatics, and mechanical systems), and work with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Service to resolve complex problems and drive corrective action.
- Identify and report quality concerns, nonconformances, and process gaps, support root cause investigations, and help implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Recommend and support continuous improvement efforts that improve safety, yield, cycle time, equipment utilization, and consumable usage, and help update work instructions based on lessons learned.
- Support scheduling and planning of work center activity, including coordinating equipment availability, staffing, and material flow with Production Control and the Supervisor.
- Model Divergent's core values and operational excellence, hold self and others to safety and quality standards, and promptly stop work and escalate when conditions are unsafe.
- Develop a career path toward training others, leading teams, manufacturing process and inspection, or AM service, in partnership with the Supervisor.

## Basic Qualifications

- Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
- Hands-on experience operating and maintaining industrial additive manufacturing equipment and post-processing tools in a production environment, with proficiency across multiple machines or processes.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a digital manufacturing environment, including use of a manufacturing execution system (MES) and maintenance management system (CMMS), or demonstrated ability to learn similar systems quickly.
- Demonstrated ability to train and mentor less experienced team members and to lead a small team.
- Strong work ethic, dependable attendance, and a self-starting approach that seeks out work without waiting to be told.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills, with a working understanding of multimeters and electrical power and of pneumatic air systems.
- Experience with scheduling, planning, and prioritizing work in a production setting.
- Strong attention to detail and a safety-first mindset, with the ability to follow and enforce work instructions precisely.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including documentation, shift handoffs, and communication with engineers, quality inspectors, and supervisors.
- Team-oriented, professional, and respectful; able to give and receive feedback constructively.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional extended or weekend hours to support production needs.
- Physical demands: ability to lift and move 50+ lbs, and to stand, walk, kneel, bend, reach, and climb for extended periods and perform hands-on work with tools and equipment.

## Preferred Qualifications

- 3+ years of hands-on experience in additive manufacturing, preferably metal laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) in a production setting.
- Proficiency across multiple post-processing operations such as support removal, wire EDM, heat treat, abrasive media blast, and part inspection.
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, or defense manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP, or similar quality management systems and audit practices.
- Experience with highly technical equipment such as lasers, EDM, robotics, CNC, and CMM.
- Prior experience as a lead, trainer, or subject matter expert, including developing or delivering training and qualification.
- Track record of zero audit findings or consistently strong adherence to work instructions.
- Experience participating in root cause analysis, 5S, or continuous improvement projects with measurable results.

Work Environment

- Works in a production manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, metal powder, and industrial equipment; hands-on engagement on the production floor for most of the shift.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and may include safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, protective footwear, and respirators as required by the task and area.
- Work may involve crouching, climbing, confined spaces, working around operating machinery, and handling heavy or awkward items with proper lifting techniques and equipment.
- Follows a 3–4 x 11-hour shift schedule on a consistent 1st or 2nd shift; occasional extended or weekend hours may be required to meet production demands.
- Fast-paced, high-mix environment where priorities can shift based on equipment performance, engineering changes, and program milestones, requiring close collaboration with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and other teams.

## Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels T03 - T04 as evaluated through our interview process.

- Technician III - T03: $33.00 - 39.00
- Technician IV - T04: $37.00 - 43.00

Pay Range $33—$43 USD

What We Offer Our Regular, Full-Time Employees:

- Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
- Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
- Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
- Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
- Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

## Equal Employment Opportunity

Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. [EEO Poster](https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf)

In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.

E-Verify: Right to Work Our company participates in [E-Verify](https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf). E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/IER_RightToWorkPoster.pdf | https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPosterES.pdf

Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

No agencies, no solicitations, and no calls please.

## About Divergent

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Divergent provides a software-defined end-to-end digital manufacturing platform (DAPS™) that enables the design, additive manufacturing, and automated assembly of complex metal structures for aerospace, defense, and automotive applications.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series E)
- **Headquarters**: Torrance, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Lukas Czinger (CEO & President)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing
- **Target customers**: B2B – primarily large aerospace/defense primes (e.g., Raytheon, KAI, U.S. Army) and automotive OEMs; also government agencies (Missile Defense Agency, Department of Defense)
- **Mission**: To build the 21st century industrial base by delivering a software-defined production platform that enables faster development cycles, flexible manufacturing capacity, and resilient supply chains for mission-critical hardware. [divergent.us](https://www.divergent.us/)

## Products & Services
- **Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™)**: A fully integrated software-hardware platform that combines AI‑enabled engineering design optimization, Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L‑PBF) 3D printing with application‑specific alloys, and a universal robotic assembly process that requires no design‑specific tooling. It allows different products to be produced on the same platform on the same day. [divergent.us](https://www.divergent.us/)
- **Design & Engineering Services**: Computational design, structural analysis, and optimization for complex metal structures.
- **Additive Manufacturing Production**: Qualified for U.S. Army ground vehicle parts and aerospace components; capable of producing mission‑critical hardware at scale.
- **Sustainment & Aftermarket**: Responsive, low‑cost production of replacement parts for legacy systems (e.g., naval systems with Raytheon). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed (conflicting reports on total funding – see below).
- **Key Metrics**:
  - **Annual Revenue**: $95M (as of 2026) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d)
  - **Total Funding**: Conflicting reports – $895M (CB Insights) vs. $1.1B (LinkedIn). Latest round: $250M Series E led by Rochefort Management (closed Sep 2025). [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/divergent-microfactories) | [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Rochefort Management, Hexagon, Bridge Bank, John L. Thornton, Hedosophia, Apollo Future Mobility Group, Lateralus Ventures. Key partners include Raytheon (RTX), Mach Industries, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d) | [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/divergent-microfactories)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount grew 53.8% YoY to 324 employees (as of mid‑2026). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d)
  - Active job postings: 66 (monthly growth +46.7%, yearly +312.5%). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d)
  - In Feb 2026, qualified for U.S. Army ground vehicle parts production using L‑PBF. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d)
  - In Jan 2026, awarded a position on the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD IDIQ ($151B ceiling). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d)
  - In Feb 2026, partnered with Mach Industries to move a clean‑sheet concept (Venom) to flight hardware in just 71 days. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d)
  - In Aug 2025, partnered with Raytheon to redesign and deliver critical naval systems using DAPS. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Software‑defined manufacturing**: DAPS eliminates fixed tooling and upfront capex, enabling rapid design iteration and production of different parts on the same line.
- **Speed to production**: Demonstrated ability to go from concept to flight‑ready hardware in 71 days (Venom with Mach Industries).
- **Material & process agnostic**: Uses patented 3D printing processes and application‑specific alloys; has filed 53 patents covering 3D printing, manufacturing, and assembly. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/divergent-microfactories)
- **Defense‑grade certifications**: Qualified for U.S. Army ground vehicle parts and holds positions on major defense contracts (SHIELD, etc.).
- **Vertical integration**: Covers design, printing, assembly, and sustainment in‑house, reducing supply chain risk.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scale manufacturing capacity**: Expanding DAPS factories in Torrance and Long Beach to meet growing defense and aerospace demand.
- **Deepen defense relationships**: Leveraging recent wins (SHIELD, Army qualification, Raytheon partnership) to become a prime supplier for mission‑critical hardware.
- **Accelerate new capabilities**: Continuing development of new alloys, larger‑format printing, and AI‑driven design optimization.
- **Expand into adjacent industries**: Automotive and industrial sectors remain secondary but active markets.

## Why Work Here
- **High‑growth environment**: Revenue of $95M with 53.8% headcount growth and a surge in job postings (66 open roles as of mid‑2026). Strong trajectory for career advancement.
- **Engineering‑centric culture**: 37% of employees in technical roles; heavy focus on software engineering, robotics, additive manufacturing, and structural analysis. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d)
- **Work location**: All current job listings are based in Torrance, California (on‑site). No explicit remote/hybrid policy found.
- **Compensation & culture**: Employee rating 3.7/5 (67 reviews) with compensation scored 4.1/5 and culture 3.3/5. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d)
- **Notable alumni flow**: Many employees come from SpaceX, Relativity Space, Northrop Grumman, Velo3D, and other advanced manufacturing / aerospace companies, indicating a high‑caliber peer group. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d)
- **Mission‑driven**: Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge digital manufacturing that directly impacts national defense and aerospace innovation.

## Sources
1. [divergent.us](https://www.divergent.us/)
2. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/divergent-microfactories)
3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent3d)
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/divergent)

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