Post Build Specialist DMLS

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

Join our team as a Post Build Specialist DMLS!

The Post-Build Specialist is responsible for maintaining a safe and productive working environment by ensuring that all 3D printed builds are inspected for defects, organized, and processed through the heat treatment process according to established procedures. They stage and organize parts for finishing while upholding safety and quality standards through meticulous attention to detail and effective use of checklists.

Shift: Monday-Friday 6am -230pm

What you will do

• Review all builds for any visible part defects or build issues. Notify the appropriate individual(s) to determine the next steps in addressing the issue and enter NCIS tickets if necessary for rebuilds.
• Use all established procedures to properly clean all builds of excess powder prior to heat treatment.
• Organize and process all build platforms per all established procedures and custom workflows for proper heat treatment.
• Remove all parts from their platforms, organize them based on their individual lots to best maintain proper lot traceability, and transfer to the Finishing Department in an orderly manner. If this cannot be accomplished with the bandsaw transport to the machine shop for EDM.
• Effectively use all checklists associated with cleaning and processing of parts.
• Perform scheduled PMs for all bandsaws, furnaces, and powder removal equipment.
• Work with Finishing Supervisor, Lab Tech Supervisor, and DMLS Scheduling to help establish adequate throughput related to scheduled maintenance and other standard delays.
• Work with the machine and finishing labs to ensure the proper work is being funneled through daily.
• Transport and properly disposition all build platforms to their designated locations once they have been handed off by the lab techs.
• Return all platforms to the machine shop for resurfacing and maintain a running tally of all platforms that are available in the labs according to material.
• Ensure all checklists and end-of-day duties are completed.
• Maintain a clean and safe production environment and assist with the restocking of supplies.
• Assist in the removal and disposal of contaminated materials according to applicable procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and individual workspace and assist in general cleanliness and maintenance of the facility.
• Observe and champion 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.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

What it takes

• 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 communicate English fluently.
• Able to use a computer and calculator.
• Excellent punctuality.
• Wear all required PPE (gloves, lab coats, etc.).

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!

$20 - $24.90 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.