Manufacturing Area Coordinator - Weekday Day

Protolabs; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Paid caregiver leave

3 weeks PTO + Holidays

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Protolabs in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking a Manufacturing Area Coordinator for an onsite role. Mon–Thu 7 am–5 pm, with responsibilities spanning trimming, molding support, counting, packaging, and data entry to ensure accurate, high‑quality orders.

Ideal candidates demonstrate attention to detail, teamwork, and strong communication. Benefits include health plans, retirement options, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical/Manufacturing Technology training preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Trim gates and flash from plastic parts per cosmetic grade specs.
• Support presses in molding dept; operate cycle, inspect and trim parts.
• Count and weigh parts; verify order quantities.
• Package parts per requirements; assist during press breaks.
• Perform shift handoffs; train operators on Finishing.
• Enter process data; ensure order accuracy and quality.
• Adhere to safety standards and maintain clean work area.
• Identify quality issues and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teach others

Written and oral communication

Time management

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Manufacturing Technology training

Tools

Calipers

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 Manufacturing Area Coordinator!

This position is ONSITE based in Brooklyn Park.

Shift: Mon - Thurs 7 am - 5 pm

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, developers, 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 they do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

You will:

• Trim off gates and flash from plastic parts according to specified cosmetic grade using tools
• Support presses in molding department – operate molding cycle, inspect parts, trim parts
• Count/weigh parts
• Verify order quantities
• Package parts according to requirements
• Support press operators during break times
• Perform shift hand offs
• Train press operators on all essential functions of Finishing
• Assign press operators to specific machines, in line with quality, efficiency and utilization
• Enter process information into computer
• Ensure that order quantities and customer specifications have been met
• Inspect completed orders for accuracy
• Inspect parts at the injection molding presses. Interface with shift supervisor and/ or quality control staff regarding order quantities and part quality
• Coordinate corrective action as necessary with department supervisor and co-workers
• Identify quality issues relating to trimming, injection molding, packaging, and order fulfillment. Report same to supervisor or QA staff
• Transport finished parts from injection molding to finished goods area
• Determine if an order is shippable
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department
• Maintain clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization
• Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance
• Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures
• Perform additional tasks as assigned

You have:

• Strong attention to detail is required
• Demonstrated ability to influence and teach others
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills
• Substantially meets the skill and physical requirements of the Finishing area (must be able to demonstrate job skills and actions)
• Patience, tolerance, and an understanding that people learn in different ways and at different rates
• Able to work safely with sharp tools/objects, such as but not limited to, hobby knives, utility knives, diagonal-cutting pliers
• Able to use measuring instruments such as scales and calipers
• Able to use a computer and calculator
• Able to read and write in English, and do basic arithmetic
• Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
• Must be punctual and have good attendance
• Able to comprehend and follow printed and computer-screen instructions, and direction from supervisors or te

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma and or equivalent work experience
• Technical/other training in Manufacturing Technology Preferred

Physical Job Requirements:

• Stand and/or sit for the entire shift
• Lift up to 70 pounds waist high, carry up to 70 pounds alone
• Essential job duties require reaching, bending, and grasping; good finger dexterity, ability to do close work and good vision
• Able to do repetitive hand clipping
• Ableto comprehend and follow printed and computer screen instructions, and direction from supervisors or technical leads

What you will get:

• You have flexibility to work from home or in the office
• We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity
• 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 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!

$22 - $22 an hour

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.