What you'll do
- Receiving job travelers for screen printing.
- Examine work orders to determine placement of artwork and be able to read blueprints drawings.
- Be able to mix ink if required for custom color.
- Exposing the image onto a screen using the screen exposure machine.
- Selecting screen size per drawing, degreasing agents, and emulsion coatings.
- Installing and repositioning screens and making fixtures to allow for screens to be applied on accurately per the drawing.
- Running screens and performing quality checks throughout the process.
- Troubleshooting problems as they arise.
- Create stencils and apply part marking per customer specifications using an airbrush
- Inspect and remove defective products
- Work to ensure that the inventory of inks and other related materials: filters, spare parts etc. are maintained to ensure that production needs are met
- Regulate the temperature and air circulation in drying ovens and work with the Maintenance department to ensure that ovens and paint equipment is properly serviced and maintained
- Check product for flaws, bubbles, or imperfections
- Establish and maintain company safety protocols
- Based on work load help to mask and rack parts prior to painting
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment by ensuring materials are cleaned from ceiling and walls of booth, conveyor hooks or grid, and from spray heads, and hoses
- Perform other related duties as assigned
What it takes
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Strong attention to detail
- Must have hand/eye coordination with good hand dexterity; fingers need to be able to make small movements such as picking up small to large parts
- Able to work in extreme environment, with proper PPE
- Basic computer skills and or familiarity with a manufacturing based operating system
- Consistent attendance record is a must
What's 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!
Bonus points for
- Previous experience creating and applying silkscreens
- Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Previous experience with CorelDRAW
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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.
