3DP Solvent Specialist

Who is Protolabs?

We are a global digital manufacturer who has developed an industry disruptive software application. Through our suite of service offerings and custom software, we have the ability to manufacture parts in 15 days or less! We are still a young company, but we are rapidly growing across the world and expanding our offerings, most recently acquiring global online manufacturing platform, HUBS.

While we offer a suite of manufacturing services, our North Carolina plant specializes in Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing), and our 3DP Solvent Specialists are a critical piece to ensuring our customers receive the best quality parts through our finishing processes.

Why pick us?

Joining our team means working with a rapidly growing, award winning, global manufacturing company with a lot of potential. 3DP Solvent Specialists are the perfect role to start with at Protolabs and work your way up. You gain the opportunity to work with emerging 3D printing technologies at a large scale, while being able to work autonomously to achieve common and collective team goals in a casual manufacturing environment. In return, we’ll invest in you with exceptionally competitive benefits and many opportunities to promote! We take pride in being a team and a community, together we celebrate the W’s, we grow together from the L’s, and most importantly, together we all make this a great place to work!

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.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits including but not limited to:
• Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (including competitive employer contributions)
• Dental and Vision
• Employer-Paid and Supplemental Life Insurance options
• Company-provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid caregiver leave
• PTO starting at 15 days/year
• Education Assistance Program
• 9 paid holidays/year
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• And more!

What You'll Do

Role Overview:

The Solvent Specialist safely handles Rapid Prototype (RP) models through the solvent cleaning process following Protolabs Procedures and Quality Standards. Shift available is Tuesday - Friday, 10pm - 8am (3rd shift)

Details:

• Safe removal of excess resin on RP models in a Solvent cleaning process
• Effectively use all checklists associated with the cleaning of RP models according to Protolabs Procedures
• Safe removal of cleaned RP models from build platforms
• Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment by complying with Protolabs Safety Procedures, and Regulations
• Assist in the removal and disposal of contaminated materials according to Protolabs Procedures
• Assist in the general clean-up and maintenance of the facility. Maintain a “resin” free work environment outside of the specific part cleaning area
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed
• Maintain inventories by checking stock to determine levels
• Observe all Protolabs Safety and Quality Procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Need:

• Must be able to follow instructions and focus on the specific details involved in accurately cleaning of RP models
• Basic computer skills necessary
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Work well in a team environment
• Demonstrate the ability to learn new techniques
• The ability to make precise, coordinated movements of the fingers of both hands to grasp, manipulate and work on small objects
• Ability to lift materials and product up to 50 lbs
• Ability to take direction and adapt quickly to a constantly fluid environment
• Wear all required PPR (gloves, lab coats, etc.)
• Familiarity working with small tools such as files, abrasives, rotary, general cutters and more a plus
• Rigid attention to detail with the capacity to work with small features and tight tolerance
• Must be able to work while standing up to 75% of the time
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Demands:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is expected to sit and or stand for the entire shift, lift up to 50 pounds waist high, carry up to 50 pounds alone.
Essential job duties require reaching, bending, and grasping.
Able to make precise, coordinated movements of fingers and hands to manipulate and work on parts.

At Protolabs, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matters

We are committed to establishing a culture where we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusivity as a way of life. As we continue to grow, we will purposefully cultivate a safe environment. We will strive to build diverse teams throughout the organization by empowering growth for generations to come. The uniqueness of our employees is who we are as a company. Our pledge is to establish a global culture that invites, recognizes, and embraces all contributions to make a us stronger

Proto Labs, Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Protolabs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nations 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)