Manufacturing Area Coordinator- Weekday Day

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 Manufacturing Area Coordinator!

This position is ONSITE based in Brooklyn Park. 

Shift: Monday - Thursday; 7 am- 5 pm

• Performs all activities in assigned in functional area
• Actively participate in tier, huddle and department meetings
• Provides directions and instructions to CNC Operator I and CNC Operator II & III
• Participates in Continuous Improvement events and cross-functional teams
• Ability to read production paperwork and follow production instructions and processes
• Supports CNC milling operations by cleaning, filling, emptying, wiping, mopping
• Supports all quality and safety standards within the department
• Maintains clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization
• Continually seeks to improve work processes, individual and team performance
• Adheres to all company policies and operational procedures
• Promotes the concepts of 5S by maintaining a clean and organized work area
• Communicates updates in daily, weekly and other meetings
• Communicates with Supervisors and Leads to coordinate operations activities within or between other shifts or functional areas
• Performs additional tasks and duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Extensive and diversified knowledge of assigned functional area; understands the manufacturing processes well and what to do to prevent bottlenecks
• Recognized as a technical Subject Matter Expert in assigned functional area
• Ability to help out and be productive where needed – takes initiative to help others and the areas to be successful
• Ability to work safely
• Ability to be flexible and move around the functional areas with a positive attitude
• Attention to detail
• Adapts well to change
• Positive and helpful attitude
• Multitasking skills – ability to keep work flowing efficiently and work on multiple tasks to drive results
• Strong mentoring skills – coach and develop less experienced CNC Operators
• Ability to get along well with others
• Ability to use chemicals in accordance with safety standards
• Ability to use measuring instruments such as gages and calipers
• Ability to use a computer and calculator
• Ability to comprehend and follow printed, online and verbal instructions
• Able to work safely with cleaning resources, sharp tools/objects, such as but not limited to, hobby knives, utility knives, diagonal-cutting pliers
• Able to read and write in English and do basic arithmetic
• Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
• Dependable, reliable, ability to be punctual and have good attendance
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate well
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• Area specific manufacturing experience preferred

• 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 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.