Quality Inspector III- Weekday Day

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 III! The Quality Inspector III is responsible for performing advanced inspections of manufactured parts and assemblies to ensure they meet Protolabs quality standards, customer specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements. This role serves as a subject matter resource within the quality team, supports continuous improvement efforts, and helps drive consistent inspection practices across operations. 

Shift: Monday - Thursday; 7AM-5PM

What You Will Do: Conduct basic to complex dimensional measurements

Conduct basic to advanced visual cosmetic inspections

Conduct part count verification

Inspect completed order for packaging accuracy

Inspect completed orders for fulfillment accuracy

Enter process information into computer-based data systems

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 needed to complete orders

Transport parts to designated areas

Obtaining knowledge and skills to verify the competency of the trainers who provide the primary education for entry level coworkers

Communicate within and without the Quality department as needed

Analyze, acquire, and provide feedback regarding, trend data, training received/given, and the inspection process

Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department

Assisting in the delegation required to maintain, clean and organized work area with an emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency and utilization, and ensure all tools are properly stored and accounted for when not in use

Continually seeking to educate others to improve their work processes and individual performance

Provide guidance and assist in the adherence of all company policies and operational procedures

Assist in the expansion of technical capabilities within the department with an emphasis on creating service opportunities for our customers

Perform additional tasks as assigned

What It Takes: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Blueprint/CAD print reading

Mechanical aptitude: previous experience in a machine shop, preferably with CNC machining is helpful

Strong teamwork and foundational leadership skills

Strong attention to detail and thoroughness is required

Sense of urgency

Navigate 3D models in CAD software

Able to provide education and feedback to ensure others can comprehend and follow printed or on computer-screen directions, instructions, or education given from appropriate points of contact

Following prescribed sampling plans to complete product inspection

Able to obtain the skills to demonstrate the principles of basic measurement instruments such as scales, calipers, thread gauges, pin gauges, digital height gauge

Able to assist in the acquisition and use of new measurement equipment and the evaluation of its performance

Basic computer and calculator skills necessary; must be familiar with Microsoft Office programs

Ability and willingness to work overtime

Demonstrate the ability to obtain a technical familiarity of other departments and understand how they affect performance

Detailed written and oral communication skills

Able to read and write in English, and do basic arithmetic

Able to work safely with sharp tools/objects, such as but not limited to, hobby knives, utility knives, diagonal-cutting pliers

Good decision-making, follow-up, and follow-through

Inclination to ask questions and learn

Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment and assist in the realignment when expectations are not met

Must be punctual and have good attendance

Customer focused

Able to lift 40 lbs

Bonus Points For: Related experience with certification in assigned area preferred

What's In It For You: 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 at least 3 weeks of PTO, Holiday Pay, and Volunteer Hours

401k with company match and immediate vest

Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 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 regularly 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 occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment: Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. However, there may be job duties that require the employee to spend time in the manufacturing areas exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection occasionally 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.