Maintenance Technician

Proto Labs; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Dental and Vision

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Protolabs in Minnesota (Brooklyn Park) is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep production equipment reliable and efficient. You will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and support installations and upgrades.

You will also work on continuous improvement initiatives, collaborate on complex repairs, and contribute to safety, quality, and production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; vocational/technical school or associate degree in industrial maintenance, electrical technology, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Basic electrical knowledge up to 480V, experience with motors, starters, relays, and VFDs.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and basic PLC ladder logic.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance on machine tools including cleaning, lubrication, filter changes, belt replacement, adjustments, and basic repairs.
• Become more proficient with complex repairs as required.
• Complete occasional CAD projects within Facilities and maintenance departments.
• Assist with CMMS program implementation and maintenance.
• Adhere to quality and safety standards in the department.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area emphasizing safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/technical or associate degree preferred

Tools

Multimeter

Clamp meter

Diagnostic tools

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?

Join Our Team as a

Maintenance Technician!

Hours: M-TH 7AM-5PM

The Maintenance Technician plays a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and efficiency of our production equipment and facility systems. In this hands‑on role, you’ll perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and execute repairs that minimize downtime and maximize productivity.

You’ll also support equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives, helping optimize machine performance and operational excellence. This position offers the opportunity to work independently on routine maintenance activities while expanding your technical expertise through collaboration on more complex troubleshooting and repair challenges.

What you will do

• Perform scheduled maintenance on machine tools including cleaning, lubrication, filter changing, belt replacement, adjustments, and basic repairs
• Become more proficient with complex repairs as required
• Complete occasional CAD projects required within the Facilities and maintenance departments
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of CMMS program
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department
• Maintain clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization

What it takes

• High school diploma or GED; vocational/technical school or associate degree in industrial maintenance, electrical technology, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of hands‑on industrial maintenance experience (or equivalent military experience) in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Basic electrical knowledge up to 480V, experience with motors, starters, relays, and VFDs.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and basic PLC ladder logic.
• Proficient with common hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment (multimeter, clamp meter).
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to prioritize work under production pressure.

Bonus point to have

• Prior experience with Injection molding machines and CNC

What is in it for you

• 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!

$26.83 - $36 an hour

Protolabs offers a competitive total rewards package, and compensation mix vary based on position, such as base wage, as well as other earnings including incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, job function, work experience, specialized skills, training, education, and certifications.

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.