Salary Range: 19.52 to 24.13 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

Join our team as a

Quality Inspector!

Shift: This is a Third Shift position - Sun to Thurs (11 pm - 7 am)

Help ensure every product meets the highest standards of quality and precision. As a Quality Inspector I, you'll play a key role in the manufacturing process by performing first-piece, in-process, and final inspections to verify products meet customer specifications and quality requirements. You'll use inspection tools and measurement equipment to identify issues, maintain accurate inspection records, and support continuous quality improvements. This role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals who take pride in ensuring only the best products move forward to customers.

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!

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.

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Quality Inspector

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