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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 27, 2026. Protolabs scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Protolabs is a Minnesota manufacturer founded in 1999 and listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Its digital factories produce machined, moulded and 3D printed parts from uploaded CAD files. The company delivers prototypes and low-volume production in days.

Join our team as a Quality Inspector!

The 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.

Shift: Monday-Friday; 2pm to 10pm

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!
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