Lathe Operator I - Weekday Day

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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 Lathe Operator 1!

Shift - Monday - Thursday; 7 am - 5 pm

This position is ONSITE based in Brooklyn Park.

• Competence and understanding of basic lathe operation
• Set-up, and operate CNC lathe/mill turn machines in a safe and efficient manner to produce quality parts. 
• Ability to inspect parts and recognize malfunctions or parts out of specification. As well as take appropriate action on findings.
• Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing production goals with quality results.
• 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.

• Skilled in the use of measurement calipers & rulers.
• Experience working with necessary tools such as; Spanner wrenches, Collet exchange tools
• Perform calibrations as required.
• Basic Problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform visual quality inspections based on set standards
• Change cutting tools, work with ER style collets and spindle liner assemblies, handle and label bar stock.
• Properly install and maintain cutting tools.
• Ability to correlate tools with associated parts and features.
• Strong finishing skills such as deburring and sanding
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve dimensional and surface finish issues
• Address alarms on machines as appropriate in a timely manner
• Able to safely and effectively operate handheld and stationary power tools
• Able to use a computer and calculator
• Ability to comprehend and follow printed and computer-screen instructions, and direction from supervisors or technical leads
• Able to read and write in English, and complete basic math functions. 
• Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
• Must be punctual and have good attendance.
• Strong attention to detail is required
• Good written and oral communication skills, to include the use of Microsoft suite, outlook email and other systems such as current digital operating system and other programs utilized on the production floor.
• Adapts well to change
• 1 year - CNC machining experience
• Knowledge and ability to inspect parts as appropriate

• Manual lathe experience
• Knowledge of CNC Lathe setup and operation.
• Mechanically inclined knowledge skills and abilities

• In addition, we offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:
• 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 at least 3 weeks of PTO, Holiday Pay, and Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate
• Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
• And More!

Proto Labs 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 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.

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

Physical Demands:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. However, there may be job duties that require the employee to spend time in the manufacturing areas exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection occasionally required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.