On the Job Trainer (Weekday Night)
Protolabs · On-site
MeritLog read this listing from Protolabs's Lever job board and last checked it on September 12, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- On-site
- Salary
- $22 - $25
- Location
- Brooklyn Park, MN
Hiring context
How this role compares at Protolabs
Protolabs has 83 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 10 job families, and 43 of them are in design. 65 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 78%.
This role's posted range of $22 - $25 sits above 39% of the 31 other Protolabs roles quoted over the same currency and period.
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What the role asks for
What you'd do
- Work with employees (“learners”) in the subject areas to train them in manufacturing procedures and policies.
- Working with technical leads and managers, create and maintain Work Instructions and other training materials as needed to support training efforts.
- Use Work Instructions and other training materials to instruct students, and show students how to find relevant work instructions for their areas.
- Maintain a training plan and record for students.
- Work with technical leads to certify student’s skill attainment.
- As needed and arranged with management, work with off-shift students to ensure training coverage. Typically, this would involve either the student or the trainer shifting work hours by one or two hours per day to provide overlaps. Given equipment scarcity and production requirements, more often than not the trainer would need to shift working hours.
- 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.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years in a training/teaching position in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Methodology
- Experience with Cornerstone is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and teach others in group and one on one settings
- Ability to interpret and effectively communicate technical work instructions to a culturally diverse workforce.
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication, both written and oral, and presentation skills
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and complete tasks/projects in accordance with stated deadlines
- Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
- Meets the skill and physical requirements for the job area being trained
- Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills
- Patience, tolerance, and an understanding that people learn in different ways and at different rates
- Able to use a computer and calculator
- Able to proficiently read, write and speak in English, and do basic arithmetic
- 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)
Parsed by MeritLog from the employer’s own posting. The full description follows below.
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. What you will do • Work with employees (“learners”) in the subject areas to train them in manufacturing procedures and policies. • Working with technical leads and managers, create and maintain Work Instructions and other training materials as needed to support training efforts. • Use Work Instructions and other training materials to instruct students, and show students how to find relevant work instructions for their areas. • Maintain a training plan and record for students. • Work with technical leads to certify student’s skill attainment. • As needed and arranged with management, work with off-shift students to ensure training coverage. Typically, this would involve either the student or the trainer shifting work hours by one or two hours per day to provide overlaps. Given equipment scarcity and production requirements, more often than not the trainer would need to shift working hours. • 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. What it will take • High school diploma or equivalent • 2+ years in a training/teaching position in a manufacturing environment • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Methodology • Experience with Cornerstone is a plus. • Demonstrated ability to influence and teach others in group and one on one settings • Ability to interpret and effectively communicate technical work instructions to a culturally diverse workforce. • Strong attention to detail • Excellent communication, both written and oral, and presentation skills • Ability to handle multiple priorities and complete tasks/projects in accordance with stated deadlines • Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment • Meets the skill and physical requirements for the job area being trained • Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills • Patience, tolerance, and an understanding that people learn in different ways and at different rates • Able to use a computer and calculator • Able to proficiently read, write and speak in English, and do basic arithmetic 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 + Wellness Hours + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours • 401k with company match and immediate vest • Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate • Matching grants through Protolabs foundation • And More! 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.
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