3D Printing System Maintenance

Award Type: Certificate

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

The 3D Printing System Maintenance Certificate is designed for students seeking employment as field service technicians for additive manufacturing machines. These technicians will install new 3D printers, provide phone support to customers, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems, and provide routine maintenance for 3D printing equipment. Generally, the technician will be sent to a customer site to complete the work.

Award Outcomes

  • Create solid models
  • Build prototypes using additive manufacturing
  • Investigate 3D printing material
  • Solve problems with mechanical systems in 3D printers
  • Solve problems with electrical systems in 3D printers