Manufacturing Area Coordinator - Weekday Day

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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. 

Join our team as a Manufacturing Area Coordinator!

This position is ONSITE based in Brooklyn Park.

Shift: Mon - Thurs 7 am - 5 pm

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, developers, 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 they do.  It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

You will:

Trim off gates and flash from plastic parts according to specified cosmetic grade using tools

Support presses in molding department – operate molding cycle, inspect parts, trim parts

Count/weigh parts

Verify order quantities

Package parts according to requirements

Support press operators during break times

Perform shift hand offs

Train press operators on all essential functions of Finishing

Assign press operators to specific machines, in line with quality, efficiency and utilization

Enter process information into computer

Ensure that order quantities and customer specifications have been met

Inspect completed orders for accuracy

Inspect parts at the injection molding presses. Interface with shift supervisor and/ or quality control staff regarding order quantities and part quality

Coordinate corrective action as necessary with department supervisor and co-workers

Identify quality issues relating to trimming, injection molding, packaging, and order fulfillment. Report same to supervisor or QA staff

Transport finished parts from injection molding to finished goods area

Determine if an order is shippable

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

You have:

Strong attention to detail is required

Demonstrated ability to influence and teach others

Good written and oral communication skills

Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills

Substantially meets the skill and physical requirements of the Finishing area (must be able to demonstrate job skills and actions)

Patience, tolerance, and an understanding that people learn in different ways and at different rates

Able to work safely with sharp tools/objects, such as but not limited to, hobby knives, utility knives, diagonal-cutting pliers

Able to use measuring instruments such as scales and calipers

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

Able to comprehend and follow printed and computer-screen instructions, and direction from supervisors or te

Education Requirements:

High school diploma and or equivalent work experience

Technical/other training in Manufacturing Technology Preferred

Physical Job Requirements:

Stand and/or sit 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; good finger dexterity, ability to do close work and good vision

Able to do repetitive hand clipping

Able to comprehend and follow printed and computer screen instructions, and direction from supervisors or technical leads

What you will get:

You have flexibility to work from home or in the office

We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity

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 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!

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.