Press Brake Specialist (Second Shift)

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? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.

What you will do

• Operate Amada, Cincinnati and/or Bystronics Press Brake
• Program using all features of the press break, E.g. bending at angles, step bends, proper back gauge transfer between steps, delays, etc.
• Must have a full understanding of blueprint reading and geometric tolerances and how they relate to the finished part
• Thorough understanding of flat pattern layout and sequencing
• Perform thorough part inspections and remove defective products
• Able to calculate specific material gains and losses
• Ability to train less experienced operators
• Work in an efficient and timely manner
• Keep work area, including machine surfaces clean at all times
• Identify areas for process improvement, cost and waste reduction
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What it takes

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Sheet Metal manufacturing experience with Press Brakes
• Knowledge of Sheet Metal in a prototype manufacturing setting or related experience and education
• Familiarity with the tools of the trade; Microsoft Office suite of products, SolidWorks.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• American offset tooling knowledge
• Understanding of how to use adapters to ensure proper height and overall dimensions.
• Ability to use measuring instruments such as protractors, calipers, height gauges.
• Ability to interpret and explain written and numerical data.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work in an effective manner.
• Highly developed, demonstrated teamwork skills.
• Demonstrates a high degree of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches, and departmental contribution while being cost-sensitive.
• Commitment to continuous learning.
• Commitment to customer or employee service.

Bonus to have

• Previous experience in a Sheet Metal manufacturing environment.

What is in it for you

• 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!

Additional information

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.

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.