Material Handler & Machine Technician - Metals

Be yourself at ProtolabsStudies 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. Material Handler & Machine Technicians 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!Who is Protolabs?We are a global digital manufacturer who has developed an industry disruptive software application. Through our suite of service offerings and custom software, we have the ability to manufacture parts in 15 days or less! We are still a young company, but we are rapidly growing across the world and expanding our offerings, most recently acquiring global online manufacturing platform, HUBS. While we offer a suite of manufacturing services, our North Carolina plant specializes in Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing), and our Material Handler & Machine Technicians are a critical piece to ensuring our customers receive the best quality parts through our processes.Protolabs Career SpotlightJoin our team as an Material Handler & Machine Technician - Metals.This position is ONSITE based in North Carolina.Shift: Tues - Sat 10 am - 7 pmYou Will:Work with Production Manager, Process Engineering, Lead Scheduler to manage machine build scheduleMaintain a clean and safe laboratory environment and assist with the restocking of suppliesAssist in the removal and disposal of contaminated materials according to Proto Lab proceduresIdentify improvements in process flow and recommend solutionsObserve all Proto Lab Safety and Quality ProceduresUse established procedures and work instructions to set up production equipment for operationOperate raw material handling processes as needed to ensure raw materials inventories are at the correct level after each run of production equipmentPerform machine turnarounds and material swapsLoad machines with appropriate production material according to written procedures ahead of scheduled production runsStart production builds according to scheduleUnload completed builds and stage for post build processingCommunicate all machine and build issues with appropriate management and/or maintenance personnelAct as first responder to machine problems with builds and equipment issuesMonitor and log the traceability and storage of production materials and consumables in the machine labStrictly follow procedural guidelines to blend various materials to ensure consistent product qualityPerform additional duties as assignedCross training will be completed dependent on business needs.You Have:Demonstrated computer aptitude for working with complex database applicationsDemonstrated technical aptitudeOperational experience in a professional manufacturing environmentProven ability to learn new techniquesMust be able to read, write and speak English fluentlyStrong communication skills and attention to detailAbility to follow detailed instructionsAbility to establish, maintain, and work within a highly procedural-oriented environmentAssertive personality with strong interpersonal skills and positive attitudeWorks well in a team environmentDemonstrated working knowledge of additive manufacturing Machines pertinent to the position.Education and Experience:High School Diploma or equivalentPhysical 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.What you will get:We offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible planFlexible Spending AccountsHealth Savings Account (including employer contributions)Dental and VisionBasic and Supplemental Life InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityPaid caregiver leaveYou will receive at least 3 weeks of PTO, Holiday Pay, and Volunteer Hours401k with company match and immediate vestEmployee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rateMatching grants through Protolabs foundationAnd More!At Protolabs, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion MattersWe are committed to establishing a culture where we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusivity as a way of life. As we continue to grow, we will purposefully cultivate a safe environment. We will strive to build diverse teams throughout the organization by empowering growth for generations to come. The uniqueness of our employees is who we are as a company. Our pledge is to establish a global culture that invites, recognizes, and embraces all contributions to make a us strongerProto 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 Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity EmployerEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)