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Quality Inspector

3D HubsNashua, New Hampshire, United StatesOnsite
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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 Quality Inspector!


This role has a five day/week on-site expectation.Open Shifts available: 1st shift 7am - 3pm 2nd shift 3pm - 11pmThe Quality Inspector I is responsible to ensure product quality by completing first piece, in-process, and final product inspection while maintaining a record of all inspection data.  

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


  • Ability to follow a procedure and understand limitations.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to comprehend and follow printed and computer-screen instructions and direction from supervisors or technical leads.
  • Proficiency with basic measurement tools such as calipers, pin gauges, thread gauges, micrometers, etc.
  • Ability to read machine gages and indicators.
  • Ability to use a computer, calculator and do basic arithmetic

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!

$18.08 - $24.42 an hourProtolabs 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 EmployerPhysical 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.Apply for this job

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Life at 3D Hubs

3D Hubs is the world's largest network of manufacturing services. With production facilities connected in over 140 countries, the 3D Hubs online platform helps product designers and engineers find the fastest and most price competitive manufacturing solution. Founded in 2013, the network has since produced more than 2,000,000 parts, making 3D Hubs the global leader in distributed manufacturing.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Equal Opportunity Employer2. Commitment to Building a Diverse Team that Feels Valued in the Workplace3. Belief in Giving People Space to Truly Be Themselves4. Flexible and Hybrid Working Arrangements5. Wellness and Wellbeing with Access to OpenUp Psychologists, Headspace Mindfulness Practice6. DoggoFriendly Office7. Daily Lunch and Snacks Provided in the Office; Strengthens Bonds and Fuel Collaboration8. 4 Learning and Development Days for Training or Volunteering9. €650 to Spend on Learning Courses, Events, Trainings10. Access to InHouse LEARN Platform with Diverse Courses, Training, and Workshops
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