Advanced 3D Printing Lab Technician (DMLS)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Protolabs in the United States is hiring a 3D printing Manufacturing Lab Technician to ensure machines are prepared for production, manage materials, and keep the lab clean and safe. Shift: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:30am-7pm, with responsibilities including setup, breakouts, maintenance, material handling, and collaboration with pre- and post-build teams.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to follow instructions; Protolabs emphasizes safety, diversity, and

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 breakout stages.
• 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, including blending according to recipes, sieving powders, or vat stirring.
• Collaborate with pre- and post- build teams on timelines and issues.
• Work with Maintenance to prevent machine issues and report problems.
• Assist in removal and disposal of contaminated materials.
• Troubleshoot build crashes, remove crashed builds, and prepare machines for rebuilds.
• Complete assignments from Lead/Supervisor/Production Manager and seek process improvements.
• Follow processes to maintain inventory and supplies and complete checklists.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and facility.

Skills

Computer aptitude

Strong communication

Follow detailed instructions

Punctuality

PPE compliance

Stand for long periods

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Protolabs in the United States is hiring a 3D printing Manufacturing Lab Technician to ensure machines are prepared for production, manage materials, and keep the lab clean and safe. Shift: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:30am-7pm, with responsibilities including setup, breakouts, maintenance, material handling, and collaboration with pre- and post-build teams.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to follow instructions; Protolabs emphasizes safety, diversity, and