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: Thursday - Monday, 9am - 5:30pm
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!
Skills Required
- 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
- Ability to collaborate with team members, leaders, and other departments
- Strong service and quality focus
- Able to comprehend and follow printed and computer-screen instructions and direction from supervisors
- Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English
- Able to use a computer and calculator
- Excellent punctuality
- Wear all required PPE (gloves, lab coats, steel-toed footwear as applicable)
Protolabs Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Protolabs and has not been reviewed or approved by Protolabs.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision options are broadly available and described as good to excellent. Additional protections like short- and long-term disability and life insurance bolster the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — A starting PTO allotment plus paid holidays, along with added wellness and volunteer time, is emphasized, with some roles noting PTO growth over tenure. Paid caregiver leave appears in postings and supports flexibility for life events.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting is offered, supporting long-term savings. This foundation is frequently cited alongside core financial benefits as a strong element of total rewards.
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What We Do
Protolabs is the world's fastest digital manufacturing source for rapid prototyping and on-demand production. The technology-enabled company produces custom parts and assemblies in as fast as 1 day with automated 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding processes. Our digital approach to manufacturing enables accelerated time to market, reduces development and production costs, and minimizes risk throughout the product life cycle. 3D Printing Our 3D printing service offers a wide selection of materials and technologies to create prototypes and end-use parts with complex geometries and detailed features. With tight process controls, careful design reviews, and extensive quality monitoring, we ensure precise and repeatable 3D-printed parts, every time. CNC Machining We use 3- and 5-axis milling along with turning to machine parts from commercial-grade plastics and metals. Our online quoting system and automated manufacturing process enable us to ship parts within 24 hours, helping customers accelerate development and reduce time to market. Sheet Metal Fabrication Protolabs is an industry leader in quick-turn sheet metal parts for both prototyping and low-volume production. Our digital approach to manufacturing enables us to fabricate sheet metal parts in as fast as 5 days. Additionally, we can support our customers’ development efforts with component assemblies, several finish options, and screen printing. Injection Molding Our injection molding service offers two options—prototyping and on-demand manufacturing—which provide customers a tooling solution that aligns with their project’s requirements. It’s used for quick-turn prototyping, bridge tooling, and low-volume production of up to 10,000+ parts in 15 days or less.
