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Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.
Why Protolabs?
We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.
Join our team as a Quality Inspector!
The CNC Quality Inspector is responsible to ensure parts/order fulfillment for a specific order are consistent with customer requirements before they are sent to shipping. This opening is for the Weekday Nights (WDN).
Shift: M-TH 7am-5pm
What you will do
- Conduct X,Y,Z measurements
- Conduct visual cosmetic inspection
- Conduct part count verification
- Inspect completed order for packaging accuracy
- Inspect completed orders for fulfillment accuracy
- Enter process information into computer
- Identify quality issues relating to manufacturing processes and order fulfillment
- Interface with shift supervisor and/ or quality control staff regarding order quantities and part quality
- Coordinate corrective action as necessary with department supervisor and co-workers
- Determine if an order is shippable
- Transport finished parts to shipping area
- Communicate with the CQRs as needed
- Provide feedback to team leads / Supervisors, any necessary training needs to the Production floor
- Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department
- Maintain clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization
- Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance
- Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures
- Perform additional tasks as assigned
What it takes
- Strong attention to detail is required
- Able to comprehend and follow printed and computer-screen instructions, and direction from supervisors or technical leads
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Able to use measuring instruments such as scales, and calipers
- Able to work safely with sharp tools/objects, such as but not limited to, hobby knives, utility knives, diagonal-cutting pliers
- Able to use a computer and calculator
- Able to read and write in English, and do basic arithmetic
- Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
- Must be punctual and have good attendance
- High school diploma or equivalent degree
What is in it for you
- We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity
- In addition, we offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:
- Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
- Dental and Vision
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid caregiver leave
- You will receive PTO + Holiday Pay + Wellness Hours + Volunteer Hours
- 401k with company match and immediate vest
- Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discounted rate
- Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
- And More!
Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.
Proto Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Physical Demands:
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must be able to lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds.
Work Environment:
Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in a manufacturing area exposed to machinery and noise; with eye protection and safety shoes required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.