Quality Inspector

Protolabs•Nashua, NH

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Proto Labs is a leader in digital manufacturing seeking a Quality Inspector I to ensure product quality. This role involves completing first piece, in-process, and final product inspections while maintaining detailed records. The company emphasizes diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, valuing a culture of meaningful work, innovation, and speed. The Quality Inspector I will read customer prints and associated job documentation to ensure all requirements, including dimensions, tolerancing, surface finish, material type, and plating/finish, are met. They will also record and archive inspection results, write non-conformance reports for parts requiring rework or remakes, complete first article inspection (FAI) reports, and maintain a safe and organized work environment. The position is Monday to Friday, 2pm to 10pm, with a shift differential.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent degree
Able to comprehend and follow printed and computer-screen instructions, and direction from supervisors or technical leads
Good written and oral communication skills
Able to use measuring instruments such as scales, and calipers
Able to work safely with sharp tools/objects, such as but not limited to, hobby knives, utility knives, diagonal-cutting pliers
Able to use a computer and calculator
Able to read and write in English, and do basic arithmetic
Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
Must be punctual and have good attendance
Strong attention to detail is required
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a CNC Machining environment.

Responsibilities

Read customer print to work order.
Read customer prints and associated job documentation and ensure all requirements are met. This includes but is not limited to basic dimensions, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, surface finish, material type, and plating/finish requirements.
Record and archive inspection results.
Write up parts requiring reworks or remakes via non-conformance reports and route them to the proper operations.
Complete first article inspection (FAI) reports when required by the customers.
Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following all plant rules.
Maintain organization and cleanliness in the workplace and ensure all tools are properly stored and accounted for when not in use.
Perform other related duties as assigned