- Collect and inspect random samples during print runs to identify any necessary adjustments.
- Examine job orders to determine quantities to be printed, stock specifications, colors, or special printing instructions.
- Verify that paper and ink meet the specifications for a given job.
- Start presses and pull proofs to check for ink coverage
3D printing technician | Average UK Salary & Outlook
3D printing technicians manufacture products, including biomedical implants, car parts, aerospace components and fashion accessories.
3D printing technicians typically work around 37 to 42 hours per week.
As a 3D printing technician you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.
This occupation tends to be:
- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
| Average salary |
| 24,295 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for 3D printing technician
Big gender gap
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25,434 GBP
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20,709 GBP
Average salary for part-time 3D printing technician
Average salary for full-time 3D printing technician
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15,400 GBP
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13,617 GBP
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16,919 GBP
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24,295 GBP
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20,709 GBP
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25,434 GBP
Salary over time for 3D printing technician
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22,228 GBP
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21,832 GBP
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22,826 GBP
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22,596 GBP
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24,252 GBP
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24,270 GBP
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24,295 GBP
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24,261 GBP
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Future outlook for 3D printing technicians
Balanced outlook
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Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average) 
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Things to highlight for your 3D printing technician interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
