Apply on Employer Site

Protolabs · 4 days ago

Build Technician A - Weekend NIght

Rosemount, MN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$16.68/hr - $22.55/hr

Protolabs is a leader in digital manufacturing, committed to building a diverse and innovative team. The Build Technician A will polish, assemble, and prepare injection molds for the molding process, ensuring quality and safety standards are met while maintaining an organized work area.

3D PrintingIndustrialManufacturingMechanical EngineeringSoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Prepare injection molds for build process; de-burring mold halves and ejector plates, drilling and tapping holes, grinding sprue pullers, cutting guide pins, cutting ejector pins, drilling tunnel and post gates

Assemble mold for molding process

Polishing mold halves – bringing surfaces to specified finish level

Perform mold specific build functions, such as contouring ejector pins, fly-cutting backs of molds

(typically B-side), venting ejector pins, adding parting line vents, making Z pullers and keys, installing

Repair plugs

Fit and assemble cams

Calibrate pin cutter

Perform mold specific build functions, such as manually adding support pillars, adding stationary B-side pins, adding ejector pins, add A-side vent pins, adding steel core pins

Identify and solve mold issues

Address and resolve reworks

Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department

Maintain clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization

Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance

Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures

Perform additional tasks as assigned

Qualification

Mechanical aptitudeMeasurement instrumentsPower tools experienceAttention to detailSafety awarenessWritten communicationOral communicationTeam-oriented

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent degree

Proven mechanical aptitude

Experience with measurement instruments (micrometers, calipers, height gages)

Experience with power tools used in a metalworking shop (drill press experience a plus)

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

Able to use a computer and calculator

Able to read and write in English, good written and oral communication skills

Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment

Must be punctual and have good attendance

Strong attention to detail

U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status

Benefits

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

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!

Company

Protolabs

We are your single digital manufacturing resource from prototyping to production offering injection molding, CNC machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication services.

Founded in 1999