Manufacturing Solvent Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

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. 

Shift: Sunday - Wednesday (Su 8am-6pm, M-W 9am-7pm)

The Manufacturing Solvent Specialist is responsible for transforming additive manufactured parts from print to production-ready products through precise cleaning and preparation processes. This role safely manages chemical solutions, removes support structures, and maintains a clean, resin-free workspace while adhering to Solvent Lab standards. As a key contributor to quality and operational excellence, the Solvent Specialist verifies order quantities, identifies potential quality issues, and champions workplace safety and organization.

• Safe cleaning and removal of resin on additive manufactured parts of varied sizes. 

• Follow all Solvent Lab processes and procedures to clean, cure and prepare parts for the Finishing team, including: submerging platforms weighing up to 50lbs in/out of chemical solutions, spraying parts with water and/or air hose, removal of parts from platforms, and removal of support structures from parts using tools or hands. 

• Maintain a resin-free work environment outside of the Solvent Lab by thoroughly and regularly cleaning the Lab including the floors, mats, workstations, equipment, and tools, and by properly disposing of waste and removing worn equipment when exiting the Lab. 

• Count parts and verify order quantities. Ensure order quantities and customer specifications have been met. 

• Report issues of part quantity or quality to the Senior Solvent Specialist, Lead, Quality Inspector, or Supervisor. 

• Use of computer workstation to review order and part information, and to enter related information regarding the order. 

• Assist in the removal and disposal of contaminated materials. 

• Clean and assist in maintaining any machinery/tools. 

• Maintain a clean and safe work area and individual workspace and assist in general cleanliness and maintenance of the facility. 

• Observe and follow all Protolabs Safety and Quality policies and procedures, including use of any required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed footwear, etc.) and safety/compliance training. 

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on one task for extended periods. 

• Excellent hand eye coordination. 

• Able to work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment. 

• Strong communication skills. 

• Must be able to effectively collaborate with team members, leaders, and other departments. 

• Must have strong service and quality focus. 

• Able to work safely with sharp tools/objects including hobby knives, utility knives, files, abrasives, rotary tools, general cutters and more. 

• Able to make precise, coordinated movements of fingers and hands to manipulate and work on small parts.   

• Able to comprehend and follow printed and computer-screen instructions, and direction from Supervisors and Leads. 

• Able to use measuring instruments such as scales and calipers.

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment. 

• We offer a competitive salary and total rewards package
• 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 + Wellness + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate
• Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
• And More!

Protolabs offers a competitive total rewards package, and compensation mix vary based on position, such as base wage, as well as other earnings including incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, job function, work experience, specialized skills, training, education, and certifications. 

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 regularly 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 occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. However, there may be job duties that require the employee to spend time in the manufacturing areas exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection occasionally 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.