Quality Inspector - Weekday Nights

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team. We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification but are intrigued by the role.

About the Role

As a CNC Quality Inspector at Protolabs, you will ensure parts and order fulfillment meet customer requirements before shipping. This position is for the Weekday Nights (WDN) shift: Monday–Thursday, 5 PM–3 AM.

Responsibilities

• Conduct X, Y, Z measurements
• Perform visual cosmetic inspection
• Verify part counts
• Inspect completed orders for packaging and fulfillment accuracy
• Enter process information into the computer
• Identify quality issues related to manufacturing processes and order fulfillment
• Interface with shift supervisors and quality control staff regarding order quantities and part quality
• Coordinate corrective actions with department supervisors and co-workers
• Determine if an order is shippable
• Transport finished parts to the shipping area
• Communicate with CQRs as needed
• Provide feedback to team leads/supervisors on training needs for the production floor
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area with an emphasis on 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

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail
• Able to comprehend and follow printed and on-screen instructions, as well as directions from supervisors
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Experience using measuring instruments such as scales and calipers
• Able to work safely with sharp tools/objects (e.g., hobby knives, utility knives, diagonal-cutting pliers)
• Basic computer and calculator proficiency
• Able to read and write in English and perform basic arithmetic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Punctuality and good attendance
• High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity
• Health insurance: Traditional or High Deductible plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
• Dental and vision coverage
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid caregiver leave
• PTO + Holiday Pay + Wellness Hours + Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vesting
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discount
• Matching grants through the Protolabs Foundation

Pay

$18.08 - $22 an hour

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to sit, use a computer, telephone, and printer
• Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, or kneel
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds

Work Environment

• Indoors (A/C), nonsmoking, primarily in a manufacturing area exposed to machinery and noise
• Eye protection and safety shoes required
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions
• Occasional work near moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, wet/humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical shock risk, and vibration
• Noise level typically quiet to moderate

Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in U.S.-based facilities. This role is open only to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status.