Build Technician - Weekend Night Shift

Job details

Work model

On-site

Salary

$17 - $23

Location

Rosemount, MN

Hiring context

How this role compares at Protolabs

Protolabs has 83 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 11 job families, and 2 of them are in operations. 64 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 77%.

This role's posted range of $17 - $23 sits above 13% of the 31 other Protolabs roles quoted over the same currency and period.

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Job description

Position Overview: Polish, assemble, and prepare injection molds for the molding process.  The hours for this position are: Thursday 12:00am -6:00am, Friday and Saturday 6:00pm-6:00am, Sunday 8:00pm-6:00am Specific Duties Include: Prepare injection molds for build process; de-burring mold halves and ejector plates, drilling and tapping holes, grinding sprue pullers, cutting guide pins, cutting ejector pins, drilling tunnel and post gates Assemble mold for molding process Polishing mold halves – bringing surfaces to specified finish level Perform mold specific build functions, such as contouring ejector pins, fly-cutting backs of molds (typically B-side), venting ejector pins, adding parting line vents, making Z pullers and keys, installing repair plugs Fit and assemble cams Calibrate pin cutter Perform mold specific build functions, such as manually adding support pillars, adding stationary B-side pins, adding ejector pins, add A-side vent pins, adding steel core pins Identify and solve mold issues Address and resolve reworks 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 quality and safety standards within the department. Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures. Perform additional tasks as assigned. Additional Duties and Responsibilities: Advanced mold preparation skills, for example: calibrating pin cutter, manually adding support pillars, fly-cutting backs of molds (typically B-side) Identify and solve mold issues Evaluate, address, resolve reworks and write rework flags as assigned Inspection Minimum Qualifications: Proven mechanical aptitude Experience with measurement instruments (micrometers, calipers, height gages) Experience with power tools used in a metalworking shop (drill press experience a plus) Able to work safely with sharp tools/objects, such as but not limited to, hobby knives, utility knives, pliers Able to use a computer, calculator and do basic arithmetic Able to read and write in English Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment Must be punctual and have good attendance Good written and oral communication skills. Strong attention to detail Education Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent degree Physical Demands: Stand 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. Able to read machine-shop gages and indicators. Work Environment: Indoors (generally air-conditioned but with occasional temperatures up to 85 degrees F or down to 65 degrees F); non-smoking; production; eye protection & safety shoes required.   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 Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer