3DP Machine Lab Technician - DMLS
Quick Summary
3DP Manufacturing Lab Technician responsible for machine setup, build removal, material management, and lab maintenance for digital manufacturing equipment.
Skills & Keywords
What you will do
- Ensure machines are set up accurately for builds to begin and complete as scheduled, including turning over machines in accordance with established procedures.
- Remove builds from machines and prepare them for Remove builds from machines and prepare them for the breakout stage.
- Complete breakouts for completed builds.
- Maintain machine cleanliness and conduct light maintenance tasks.
- Complete raw material handling processes as needed to ensure raw materials inventories are at the correct level after each run of production equipment.
- Assist in material management, which may include: material blending according to established recipes, perform powder sieve processes, or performing vat stirs.
- Collaborate and communicate with pre- and post- build teams on build timelines and when issues arise.
- Work closely with the Maintenance team to prevent machine issues and reporting problems immediately.
- Assist in the removal and disposal of contaminated materials according to established procedures.
- Assist in troubleshooting build crashes, remove crashed builds, and prepare machines for rebuilds.
- Complete assignments given by the Lead, Supervisor, or Production Manager.
- Continually seek ways to improve work processes and individual performance.
- Follow processes to maintain appropriate inventory and supply levels.
- Follow and complete all applicable checklists.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area and individual workspace and assist in general cleanliness and maintenance of the facility.
- Observe and follow all Protolabs Safety and Quality policies and procedures, including use of any required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed footwear, etc.) and safety/compliance training.
- Maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships.
Bonus points for
- Prior manufacturing experience.
- Prior experience operating/maintaining manufacturing machines.
What it takes
- Demonstrated computer aptitude for working with complex database applications, with Windows OS, and with Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions.
- Proven ability to learn new techniques.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong problem solving skills.
- Excellent punctuality.
- Must be able to follow instructions in operating and maintaining a laboratory in a clean and safe manner.
- Wear all required PPE (gloves, lab coats, etc.)
- Must be able to work while standing up to 75% of the time
What is in it for you
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 Equal Opportunity Employer
- 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!
Physical Demands
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is occasionally 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 regularly required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must be able to lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds.
Work Environment
Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in a manufacturing area exposed to machinery and noise; with eye protection and safety shoes 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.
protolabs
Maple Plain, MN
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A digital manufacturing company providing rapid prototyping and on-demand manufacturing services.
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