Solvent Specialist

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. 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.
The Solvent Specialist safely handles Rapid Prototype (RP) models through the solvent cleaning process following Protolabs Procedures and Quality Standards.
Shift: Saturday - Sunday 8 am - 6 pm; Monday - Tuesday 10 am - 8 pmWhat You Will Do:

• 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 It Takes:

• 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
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

What‘s In It For You:

• 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.

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