Facilities Maintenance Technician

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. 

Join our team as a Facilities Maintenance Technician.

This position is ONSITE. This is one role but can be based out of Plymouth, Brooklyn Park, Maple Plain, or Rosemount.

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing full time skilled maintenance duties and customer service to support to the facilities department.

• Provide and promote good customer service through interaction with all departments across our Minnesota facilities.
• Communicate effectively with all departments to complete maintenance tasks.
• Take primary control of Boiler checks as license allows.
• Make suggestions on repairs regarding budget as it relates to the RTU’s, and Boilers
• Responsible for the Pirana work order system to ensure all equipment, building shell items are cataloged, as well as ensuring predictive maintenance is scheduled at the appropriate time.
• Work closely with the facilities Coordinator on scheduled dates of service to ensure coverage to get contractors going with their work.
• Work side by side on daily functions with other facilities Tech and or outside service facility provider
• Office equipment assembly and installation.
• RTU Filter changes and visual checks during changes, to include belt changes.
• Take care of all Flag replacement
• Manufacturing equipment assembly when assistance is requested and within parameters of working ability and facilities scope.
• Inspections and restroom checks, address issues as they arise.
• Plumbing to include P-trap replacement, faucet, and valve replacement. Identifying leaks to determine the correct company to call for repair or if it can’t be done in house.
• Light maintenance including painting, minor dry wall patching, light bulb replacement.
• Battery replacement (i.e., flushometers, detex alarms, clocks, etc.)
• Maintain clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Continually seek to improve work processes, systems, and individual performance.
• Able to be on an on-call basis for emergencies and or needs arise.
• Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• 1-2 years hands-on experience maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
• General facility maintenance knowledge to include compressed air systems, electrical and process cooling systems
• Ability to effectively interact with people at all levels of the organization, including operations, engineering, and management
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Self-starter with the ability organize priorities as they present themselves
• Ability to read and write in English, do basic arithmetic, and follow printed and computer-screen instructions, Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use computers for the creation and manipulation of files/data using Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Light Plumbing experience
• Clean Driving record and able to drive to multiple buildings.
• Strong attention to detail
• Flexibility to work outside normal day time hours as needed
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, good work ethic
• High School Diploma or equivalent

• HVAC diagnostics
• General construction knowledge
• Faucets and plumbing

• 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, Holiday Pay, and Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate
• Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
• And More!

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 Affirmative Action / 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.