Protolabs

Mold & Automation Technician

Rosemount, MN · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago

PLCLeadershipCommunicationTime Management

About the role

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.
So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued?

Be a member of cross-disciplinary teams developing and improving manufacturing automation processes. Identify opportunities for cost saving or expanded automation capabilities.
Help develop automation concepts and apply analytical techniques to support decision processes.
Initiate, design, and develop automation strategies for new processes.
Troubleshoot production problems in terms of automation as needed. Identify automation bottlenecks and quality issues. Identify potential design improvements and alternatives in terms of press/manufacturing automation.
Collaborate with engineering department and automation team to enhance and debug processes, tooling, and new products.
Support area as "Automation Molding Subject Matter Expert", who thoroughly knows equipment and processes as it relates to automation.
Flexibility to change schedule hours and support off shift for automation evaluations and training mold techs
Perform thorough part inspections and make appropriate decisions relative to part quality requirements.
Build communication relationships with Build, Designers, Engineers, CSEs and Supervisors.
In relation to Automation, ensure mold is set properly and document set-up

You can help make our company even better.
Minimum 2-year technical degree or 4 years of equivalent experience in molding.
The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must be able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

Exhibit leadership skills that are consistent with Protolabs values - strong work ethics, technical knowledge, and employee oriented.
Able to safely operate handheld and stationary power tools.
Able to understand electrical-pneumatic components and schematics
Able to understand ladder logic and or robotic programming language
Able to use measuring instruments such as scales, calipers, dial indicators.
Demonstrated ability to reduce cycle times, improving part quality and machine utilization in line with Protolabs objectives.
Able to perform basic fabrication and assembly
Able to work safely with sharp and heavy objects (e.g., utility knives, aluminum blocks).
Able to use a computer and calculator.
Able to read and write in English and do basic arithmetic.
Must be punctual and have good attendance.
Must be able to take initiative and work independently.

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 + Holiday Pay + Wellness Hours + Volunteer Hours
Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discounted rate
Education and Experience:

Help to design and implement ergonomics solutions as part of the automation process

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.

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.

This listing is sourced directly from Protolabs's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.