Quality Inspector III- Weekday Day

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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.

The Quality Inspector III is responsible for performing advanced inspections of manufactured parts and assemblies to ensure they meet Protolabs quality standards, customer specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements. This role serves as a subject matter resource within the quality team, supports continuous improvement efforts, and helps drive consistent inspection practices across operations.

Shift: Monday - Thursday; 7AM-5PM

What You Will Do:

• Conduct basic to complex dimensional measurements
• Conduct basic to advanced visual cosmetic inspections
• Conduct part count verification
• Inspect completed order for packaging accuracy
• Inspect completed orders for fulfillment accuracy
• Enter process information into computer-based data systems
• Identify quality issues relating to manufacturing processes and order fulfillment
• Interface with shift supervisor and/or quality control staff regarding order quantities and part quality
• Coordinate corrective action as needed to complete orders
• Transport parts to designated areas
• Obtaining knowledge and skills to verify the competency of the trainers who provide the primary education for entry level coworkers
• Communicate within and without the Quality department as needed
• Analyze, acquire, and provide feedback regarding, trend data, training received/given, and the inspection process
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department
• Assisting in the delegation required to maintain, clean and organized work area with an emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency and utilization, and ensure all tools are properly stored and accounted for when not in use
• Continually seeking to educate others to improve their work processes and individual performance
• Provide guidance and assist in the adherence of all company policies and operational procedures
• Assist in the expansion of technical capabilities within the department with an emphasis on creating service opportunities for our customers
• Perform additional tasks as assigned

What It Takes:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Blueprint/CAD print reading
• Mechanical aptitude: previous experience in a machine shop, preferably with CNC machining is helpful
• Strong teamwork and foundational leadership skills
• Strong attention to detail and thoroughness is required
• Sense of urgency
• Navigate 3D models in CAD software
• Able to provide education and feedback to ensure others can comprehend and follow printed or on computer-screen directions, instructions, or education given from appropriate points of contact
• Following prescribed sampling plans to complete product inspection
• Able to obtain the skills to demonstrate the principles of basic measurement instruments such as scales, calipers, thread gauges, pin gauges, digital height gauge
• Able to assist in the acquisition and use of new measurement equipment and the evaluation of its performance
• Basic computer and calculator skills necessary; must be familiar with Microsoft Office programs
• Ability and willingness to work…