Be yourself at ProtolabsStudies 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 applyYou 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 operators, area coordinators, warehouse roles, and those who are enthusiastic and like hands on work.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 they do.It's our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.ManufacturingJoin our team as a Welder I.This position is ONSITE based in Nashua.Shift: 2nd Shift; Monday - Friday 2 pm - 10 pmYou Will:Thin gauge metal components to create prototypesUse a rod and heat to join metals including steel, aluminum, and stainless steelOperate welding machine that feeds wire to bond materialsPlan work by interpreting blueprints and using 3D modelsDetermine welding position and type of metal to be fusedSelect and set up welding equipmentEnsure welds meet standards and specificationsUse heat from an electric arc to cut and trim metal objectsYou Have:Ability to read drawings and customer prints as requiredAbility to operate welding equipmentMathematical abilityAbility to read and follow written work instructionsFamiliarity with sheet metal measuring toolsGood communications skillsAbility to follow verbal directionsEducation Requirements:High school diploma or equivalent degreePhysical 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. Stand or sit for the entire shift. Lift up to 70 pounds waist high, carry up to 70 pounds alone. Essential job duties require reaching, bending, and grasping. Able to read machine-shop gages and indicators.Work Environment:Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in a manufacturing setting requiring normal safety precautions (eye protection and hearing protection). 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 moderate to loud.What you will get:We offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible planFlexible Spending AccountsHealth Savings Account (including employer contributions)Dental and VisionBasic and Supplemental Life InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityPaid caregiver leaveYou will receive at least 3 weeks of PTO, Holiday Pay, and Volunteer Hours401k with company match and immediate vestEmployee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rateMatching grants through Protolabs foundationAnd MoreAt Protolabs, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion MattersWe 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 strongerProto 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 EmployerEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe 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)