3D DMLS Post-Build Specialist – Day Shift

Proto Labs; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

PTO & Holidays

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Matching grants

Job summary

Protolabs is seeking a Post Build Specialist DMLS to ensure the safety and quality of 3D printed builds. You will inspect for defects, organize parts, and guide processing through heat treatment using established checklists.

This role supports finishing, lab tech, and scheduling teams to maintain throughput and keep platforms well organized. Shift is Monday–Friday 6am–230pm, with PPE and clean, compliant work areas emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on one task for extended periods.
• Excellent hand eye coordination.
• Able to work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must be able to effectively collaborate with team members, leaders, and other departments.
• Must have strong service and quality focus.
• Able to comprehend and follow printed and computer-screen instructions, and direction from Supervisors and Leads.
• Must be able to read, write and speak communication English fluently.
• Able to use a computer and calculator.
• Excellent punctuality.
• Wear all required PPE (gloves, lab coats, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Review all builds for defects or build issues and notify the appropriate person(s) to determine next steps and enter NCIS tickets if needed for rebuilds.
• Use established procedures to clean all builds of excess powder prior to heat treatment.
• Organize and process all build platforms per procedures and workflows for heat treatment.
• Remove parts from platforms, organize by lots for traceability, and transfer to Finishing; if necessary, transport to the machine shop for EDM.
• Use checklists associated with cleaning and processing of parts.
• Perform scheduled PMs for bandsaws, furnaces, and powder removal equipment.
• Work with Finishing Supervisor, Lab Tech Supervisor, and DMLS Scheduling to ensure adequate throughput for maintenance and delays.
• Coordinate with machine and finishing labs to route work through daily.
• Transport and disposition build platforms to designated locations after handoff by lab techs.
• Return platforms to machine shop for resurfacing and maintain a running tally of available platforms by material.
• Ensure all checklists and end-of-day duties are completed.
• Maintain a clean and safe production environment and assist with restocking supplies.
• Assist in removal and disposal of contaminated materials per procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and assist in facility maintenance.
• Observe and follow Protolabs Safety and Quality policies, including PPE and training.
• Maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Teamwork

Communication

Punctuality

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Protolabs is seeking a Post Build Specialist DMLS to ensure the safety and quality of 3D printed builds. You will inspect for defects, organize parts, and guide processing through heat treatment using established checklists.

This role supports finishing, lab tech, and scheduling teams to maintain throughput and keep platforms well organized. Shift is Monday–Friday 6am–230pm, with PPE and clean, compliant work areas emphasized.