Build Technician A - Weekend Night
About The Position
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 Build Technician A! Position Overview: The Build Technician will polish, assemble, and prepare injection molds for the molding process. Shift: WEN A – 12a-6a Th, 6p-6a Fri-Sat, 6p-4a Sun (Shift Differential $3.40)
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
- 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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
