Build Technician A - Weekend NIght

Proto Labs • Rosemount, MN

34d • $17 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Build Technician will polish, assemble, and prepare injection molds for the molding process.

Requirements

• 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

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

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary
• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees