Calibration Maintenance Technician
Plymouth, MN
Manufacturing – Injection Molding /
Full-time /
On-site
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 Calibration Maintenance Technician!
Shift: Monday - Friday 8-4pm
To provide ongoing support of the Company’s production equipment needs. This includes complex maintenance, repair and installation projects related to production. Will also setup, calibrate and troubleshoot CNC machines.
What you will do
- Performs the full range of complex maintenance, installation, and repairs of all equipment required to accommodate the needs of the Manufacturing departments.
- Performs scheduled maintenance on machine tools including cleaning, lubrication, filter changing, belt replacement, adjustments, and basic repairs.
- Provides mentoring and technical guidance to less experienced maintenance technicians
- Evaluates machine failures and recommend the most effective repair methods.
- Maintains work orders in CMMS program.
- Conducts routine inspection and testing to ensure conformance to established calibration standards.
- Utilizes calibration software and diagnostic tools to identify faults or non-conformance and to track results.
- Maintains clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization.
- Continually seeks to improve work processes and individual performance.
- Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department.
- Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures.
- Install, adjust and maintain fixtures
- Assist in fixturing diagnosis and resolution; Interpret fixturing procedures; Check fixtures; Trouble shoot fixtures and calibration
- Recalibrate mills after maintenance was completed
- Perform machine/fixture calibration
- Assist in new mills set up and changes
- Assist launch of new processes and fixturing. (i.e. lathe milling)
- Perform approved exceptions to the milling process as needed. (i.e. Trunnion adjustments)
- Provide feedback regarding fixturing issues to management
- Assist with implementation companywide CMMS program (Pirana)
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
What it takes
- Renishaw XL-80 Training Program Certificate – or willing to obtain
- 3+ years hands-on experience maintaining and repairing complex electrical and mechanical equipment
- 3+ years experience maintaining and repairing production equipment in a milling/machining production environment
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
- General maintenance experience to include compressed air, mechanical and electrical
- High Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to effectively interact with people at all levels of the organization, including operations, engineering, and management, and to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Ability to mentor, coach and provide training to less experienced team members
- 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).
- Strong attention to detail.
- Flexibility to work outside normal day time hours as needed. Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and work ethic
- Able to use chemicals in accordance with safety standards.
- Able to work safely with sharp & heavy objects (e.g., utility knives, aluminum blocks).
- Able to use measuring instruments such as scales, calipers, dial indicators.
- Physical job requirements: Stand for up to 12 hours. Lift up to 70 pounds waist high; carry up to 70 pounds alone. Reaching, bending, & grasping.
- Able to use a computer & calculator. Able to read & write in English & do basic arithmetic.
- Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
- Must be punctual & have good attendance.
- Able to comprehend & follow printed & computer-screen instructions, & direction from supervisors or technical leads. Good written & oral communication skills. Strong attention to detail.
- Technical aptitude to be able to run calibration equipment
Bonus points for having
- Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience.
- 3+ years General maintenance experience
- Haas CNC maintenance experience
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!
$26.15 - $39.23 an hour
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 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 70 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.
