Quality Inspector (Third Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team as a Quality Inspector!

Shift: This is a Third Shift position - Sun to Thurs (11 pm - 7 am)

Help ensure every product meets the highest standards of quality and precision. As a Quality Inspector I, you'll play a key role in the manufacturing process by performing first-piece, in-process, and final inspections to verify products meet customer specifications and quality requirements. You'll use inspection tools and measurement equipment to identify issues, maintain accurate inspection records, and support continuous quality improvements. This role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals who take pride in ensuring only the best products move forward to customers.

What you will do

• Read customer print to work order.
• Read customer prints and associated job documentation and ensure all requirements are met. This includes but is not limited to basic dimensions, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, surface finish, material type, and plating/finish requirements.
• Record and archive inspection results.
• Write up parts requiring reworks or remakes via non-conformance reports and route them to the proper operations.
• Complete first article inspection (FAI) reports when required by the customers.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following all plant rules.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness in the workplace and ensure all tools are properly stored and accounted for when not in use.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What it takes

• High school diploma or equivalent degree
• Able to comprehend and follow printed and computer-screen instructions, and direction from supervisors or technical leads
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Able to use measuring instruments such as scales, and calipers
• Able to work safely with sharp tools/objects, such as but not limited to, hobby knives, utility knives, diagonal-cutting pliers
• 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
• Strong attention to detail is required

Bonus points for

• Previous experience in a CNC Machining environment.

What you will get

• 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!

Plus, additional Third Shift differential of $3.40 

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

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. 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.