3DP Machine Lab Technician - DMLS

Protolabs; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

3 weeks PTO & Holidays

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Protolabs is seeking a 3D Printing Lab Technician to ensure machines are prepared for production, handle materials, and maintain a clean, safe lab environment. The role requires coordinating with the build teams and following established procedures to minimize downtime.

The position operates Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30am to 7pm and emphasizes attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated computer aptitude for databases and Windows.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions with high accuracy.
• Proven problem solving and learning ability.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines for builds and ensure scheduled production.
• Remove builds and prepare for breakout stages and cleanup.
• Maintain machine cleanliness and perform light maintenance.
• Support material handling and inventory levels after each run.
• Collaborate with pre/post-build teams on timelines and issues.

Skills

Computer aptitude

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Problem solving

Learning ability

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Database applications

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 3DP Manufacturing Lab Technician!

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:Tuesday - Saturday, 10:30am-7pm

• 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 Remove builds from machines and prepare them for the breakout stage.
• Complete breakouts for completed builds.
• 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.

• 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

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

• 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 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 50+ 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.