Quality Inspector III M-F

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 to ensure parts / order fulfillment for a specific order is consistent with customer requirements before they are sent to shipping. The individual may act as a backup lead for their assigned shift, act as a technical resource to ensure the effectiveness of training provided to employees and perform various duties to ensure the positive growth of the department.

Shift : Weekday Day

Monday - Friday 10AM-6PM

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 :

Bonus Point For :

What's In It For You :

Protolabs offers a competitive total rewards package, and compensation mix vary based on position, such as base wage, as well as other earnings including incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, job function, work experience, specialized skills, training, education, and certifications.

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.