Lab Tech SLS

Protolabs; Nouvelle-Calédonie; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k with company match

3 weeks PTO

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is looking for a Full Time Lab Technician in Nouvelle-Calédonie, France. The Lab Technician will prepare machines for production, manage materials, and maintain overall cleanliness in a safe environment.

Key qualifications include a High School Diploma and strong communication skills. Candidates are offered competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, PTO, and a 401k plan.

Applicants must comply with ITAR regulations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated computer aptitude for complex database applications.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and learn new techniques.
• Must wear required PPE (gloves, lab coats, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Ensure machines are set up accurately for builds.
• Maintain machine cleanliness and conduct light maintenance.
• Assist in troubleshooting build crashes and prepare machines for rebuilds.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Join our team as a Full Time Lab Tech!

The Lab Technician ensures machines are prepared for production and removal of builds, management of materials, and overall cleanliness of the machines and the machine lab, while maintaining a safe and efficient environment.

Shift: Monday - Friday 7pm - 4am

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 the post-build teams.
• 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.

What it takes

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 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.

Bonus to have

• Prior manufacturing experience.
• Prior experience operating/maintaining manufacturing machines.

What is in it for you

• We offer a competitive salary
• 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 3 weeks of PTO, plus Holiday Pay and Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% 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 Equal Opportunity Employer

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 70 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.