Quality Inspector (Third Shift)

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? 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!

Third Shift – Sunday to Thursday 11pm to 7am This role has a five day/week on-site expectation.

The Quality Inspector I is responsible to ensure product quality by completing first piece, in-process, and final product inspection while maintaining a record of all inspection data.

Read customer print to work order.

Read customer prints and associated job documentation and ensure all requirements are met. This includes but is not limited to basic dimensions, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, surface finish, material type, and plating/finish requirements.

Record and archive inspection results.

Write up parts requiring reworks or remakes via non-conformance reports and route them to the proper operations.

Complete first article inspection (FAI) reports when required by the customers.

Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following all plant rules.

Maintain organization and cleanliness in the workplace and ensure all tools are properly stored and accounted for when not in use.

Perform other related duties as assigned

High school diploma or equivalent degree

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

Strong attention to detail is required

Previous experience in a CNC Machining environment.

We offer a competitive salary

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 3 weeks of PTO, plus Holiday Pay and 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!

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