Quality Inspector III- Weekday Day

Protolabs • Brooklyn Park, MN

3d • $22 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Inspector III performs advanced inspections of manufactured parts and assemblies to ensure they meet Protolabs quality standards, customer specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements. The role serves as a subject matter resource within the quality team, supports continuous improvement, and helps promote consistent inspection practices across operations. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The inspector conducts dimensional and visual inspections, verifies counts and order packaging and fulfillment accuracy, records information in computer-based systems, identifies quality issues, and coordinates corrective actions. The role also supports training and competency verification, communicates and analyzes inspection and trend feedback, helps maintain a safe and organized work area, provides guidance on policies and procedures, and helps expand the department’s technical capabilities.

The position is performed primarily indoors in an office setting, with some duties in manufacturing areas. Pay is $21.83–$26 per hour. Due to ITAR regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status; temporary visa holders are not eligible.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Blueprint/CAD print-reading ability.
• Mechanical aptitude; prior machine shop experience, preferably with CNC machining, is helpful.
• Strong teamwork and foundational leadership skills.
• Strong attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Sense of urgency.
• Ability to navigate 3D models in CAD software.
• Ability to provide education and feedback so others can understand and follow printed or onscreen directions, instructions, or training.
• Ability to follow prescribed sampling plans to inspect products.
• Ability to demonstrate the principles of basic measurement instruments, such as scales, calipers, thread gauges, pin gauges, and digital height gauges.
• Ability to assist in acquiring and using new measurement equipment and evaluating its performance.
• Basic computer and calculator skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime.
• Ability to gain technical familiarity with other departments and understand how they affect performance.
• Detailed written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and write in English and perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to work safely with sharp tools and objects, including hobby knives, utility knives, and diagonal-cutting pliers.
• Good decision-making, follow-up, and follow-through.
• Inclination to ask questions and learn.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and assist with realignment when expectations are not met.
• Punctuality and good attendance.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Eligibility under ITAR rules: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or foreign national granted refugee or asylee status; temporary visa holders are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

• Related experience with certification in the assigned area is preferred.
• Previous machine shop experience, preferably with CNC machining, is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic to complex dimensional measurements.
• Conduct basic to advanced visual cosmetic inspections.
• Verify part counts.
• Inspect completed orders for packaging accuracy and fulfillment accuracy.
• Enter process information into computer-based data systems.
• Identify quality issues relating to manufacturing processes and order fulfillment.
• Communicate with shift supervisors and/or quality control staff regarding order quantities and part quality.
• Coordinate corrective action as needed to complete orders.
• Transport parts to designated areas.
• Develop knowledge and skills to verify the competency of trainers providing primary education to entry-level coworkers.
• Communicate within and outside the Quality department as needed.
• Analyze, acquire, and provide feedback regarding trend data, training received or given, and the inspection process.
• Adhere to department quality and safety standards.
• Assist with delegating work required to keep the work area clean and organized, emphasizing safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization; ensure tools are properly stored and accounted for.
• Educate others to improve work processes and individual performance.
• Provide guidance and assist with adherence to company policies and operational procedures.
• Assist in expanding the department’s technical capabilities, with an emphasis on creating service opportunities for customers.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance, with traditional or high-deductible plan options.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Savings Account, including employer contributions.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid caregiver leave.
• At least three weeks of paid time off.
• Holiday pay.
• Volunteer hours.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate.
• Matching grants through the Protolabs foundation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED