Be yourself at Protolabs

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?

Joining our team means working with a rapidly growing, award winning, global manufacturing company with a lot of potential. If you enjoy craftsmanship and working with your hands, this is definitely the job for you! 3D Printed Model Finishers are the perfect role to start with at Protolabs and work your way up. You gain the opportunity to work with emerging 3D printing technologies at a large scale, while being able to work autonomously to achieve common and collective team goals in a casual manufacturing environment. In return, we'll invest in you with exceptionally competitive benefits and many opportunities to promote! We take pride in being a team and a community, together we celebrate the W's, we grow together from the L's, and most importantly, together we all make this a great place to work!

This position is ONSITE based in North Carolina.

We are hiring for the following shifts:

• Saturday - Wednesday; 4 am - 1 pm
• Thursday - Monday; 10 am - 7 pm
• Saturday - Wednesday; 10 am - 7 pm
• Thursday - Monday; 7 am - 4 pm
• Saturday - Sunday; 7 am - 4 pm (part - time)

The SLS Model Finisher will be responsible for support removal, safe cleaning, and finishing of RP models. They will be responsible for the routine cleaning of the facility.

You will:

• Clean and finish RP models according to procedures. This is achieved by use of sandpaper, bead blasting equipment and other small tools to prepare RP models according to Customer specifications
• Effectively use all checklists associated with the cleaning and finishing of RP models
• Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment and assist with the restocking of supplies
• Assist in the removal and disposal of contaminated materials according to procedures
• Observe all Safety and Quality Procedures
• Perform additional tasks as assigned

What it takes:

• Rigid attention to detail with the capacity to work with small features and tight tolerances
• Must be able to follow instructions and focus on the specific details involved in accurately finishing models
• Must be able to work while standing up to 75% of the time
• Periods of high concentration and visual focus when finishing small and intricate models
• Normal duties require the use of safety equipment to include but no limited to; safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators, lab coats and gloves
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
• High school diploma or equivalent

What you'll get:

• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Benefits including but not limited to:
• Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (including competitive employer contributions)
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company-provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid caregiver leave
• PTO starting at 15 days/year
• Education Assistance Program
• 6 holidays + 3 floating holidays per year
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• And more!

Physical Demands:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is expected to sit and stand for the entire shift, lift up to 50 pounds waist high, carry up to 50 pounds alone. Essential job duties require reaching, bending, and grasping. Able to read machine-shop gauges and indicators.

Work Environment:

Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in a manufacturing setting requiring normal safety precautions (eye protection and hearing protection). 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 moderate to loud.

All Proto Labs facilities in the United States are ITAR-compliant operations. Due to ITAR regulations, Proto Labs is only able to employ 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.

Proto Labs, Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer