Quality Inspector (Second Shift)

Protolabs; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

FSA

HSA

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

PTO

401k match

Employee Stock Purchase

Job summary

Protolabs in Nashua, NH is seeking a Quality Inspector I to ensure product quality through first piece, in‑process, and final inspections and by maintaining inspection data records. The role includes reading customer prints, documenting results, and issuing non‑conformance reports as needed to route issues to proper operations.

The position emphasizes strict adherence to safety and quality guidelines, with a Monday–Friday 3pm–11pm shift and a $2.40/night differential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and follow printed and computer‑screen instructions and directions from supervisors.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use measuring instruments such as scales and calipers.
• Ability to work safely with sharp tools/objects.
• Ability to use a computer and calculator.
• Ability to read and write in English and perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Must be punctual with good attendance.
• Strong attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Read customer print to work order and ensure requirements are met (dimensions, GD&T, surface finish, materials, plating).
• Record and archive inspection results.
• Write up parts requiring reworks or remakes via non-conformance reports and route to operations.
• Complete first article inspection (FAI) reports when required by customers.
• Maintain safe, clean, organized workspace and properly store tools.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Read and follow instructions

Teamwork

Punctuality

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Scale

Job description

Join our team as a Quality Inspector!

The Quality Inspector I is responsible to ensure product quality by completing first piece, in-process, and final product inspection while maintaining a record of all inspection data.

Shift: Monday to Friday 3pm to 11pm ($2.40 Shift differential)

What you will do

• Read customer print to work order.
• Read customer prints and associated job documentation and ensure all requirements are met. This includes but is not limited to basic dimensions, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, surface finish, material type, and plating/finish requirements.
• Record and archive inspection results.
• Write up parts requiring reworks or remakes via non-conformance reports and route them to the proper operations.
• Complete first article inspection (FAI) reports when required by the customers.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following all plant rules.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness in the workplace and ensure all tools are properly stored and accounted for when not in use.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What it takes

• High school diploma or equivalent degree.
• Able to comprehend and follow printed and computer-screen instructions, and direction from supervisors or technical leads.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Able to use measuring instruments such as scales and calipers.
• Able to work safely with sharp tools/objects, such as but not limited to hobby knives, utility knives, diagonal‑cutting pliers.
• 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.
• Strong attention to detail is required.

Bonus points for

• Previous experience in a CNC Machining environment.

What you will get

• We offer a competitive salary.
• 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 3 weeks of PTO, plus Holiday Pay and Volunteer Hours.
• 401k with company match and immediate vest.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discounted rate.
• Matching grants through Protolabs foundation.
• And More!

$18.51 - $24 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, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

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, 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 70 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.