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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Onsite
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Bring innovative designs to life as a Custom Model Finisher at Protolabs. In this hands-on role, you'll transform 3D printed parts into high-quality finished products through advanced finishing techniques, precision craftsmanship, and creative problem-solving. Working with cutting-edge additive manufacturing technologies, you'll refine, customize, and prepare parts to meet unique customer specifications while collaborating on custom projects, analyzing designs, and helping deliver exceptional results that turn complex ideas into reality.
Perform custom finishing by means of sanding, scraping, cutting, honing, polishing, and cleaning of additive manufactured parts.
Use of standard tools, such as: calipers, sandpaper, tweezers, clippers, air guns, dremels, drills, and soldering rods, specialized tools such as micro sanders, orbital sanders, and rotary tools, and other appropriate tools.
May fabricate custom tools necessary to complete specific finishing.
May assist Tech Ops to complete custom quotes.
Prepare parts for custom coatings with proper materials, including masking, mounting, repairing, bonding, etching, or priming parts.
Use of solvents or chemicals such as: aerosol primers and paints, epoxy, polyester glazing putty, and UV curing agents.
Use Protolabs and 3D CAD software to analyze details of individual parts and project custom requirements.
Use of taps to manually cut threads and install any required inserts.
Maintain and clean all custom finishing equipment to assure the continued use and longevity of the equipment.
May back up the Model Finisher team.
Use of computer workstation to review order and part information, and to enter related information regarding the order.
Follow and complete all applicable checklists.
Maintain a clean and safe work area and individual workspace and assist in general cleanliness and maintenance of the facility.
Assist in the removal and disposal of contaminated materials.
Continually seek ways to improve work processes and individual performance.
Follow processes to maintain appropriate inventory and supply levels.
Observe and follow all Protolabs Safety and Quality policies and procedures, including use of any required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed footwear, etc.) and safety/compliance training.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 1 year experience in the Finishing Department of the applicable technology group.
Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on one task for extended periods.
Excellent hand eye coordination.
Able to work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.
Strong communication skills.
Must be able to effectively collaborate with team members, leaders, and other departments.
Must have strong service and quality focus.
Able to work safely with sharp tools/objects including hobby knives, utility knives, files, abrasives, rotary tools, general cutters and more.
Able to comprehend and follow printed and computer-screen instructions, and direction from Supervisors and Leads.
Must be able to read, write and speak communicate English fluently.
Must be able to perform basic arithmetic skills.
Able to use a computer and calculator.
Able to use measuring instruments such as scales and calipers.
Excellent punctuality.
Wear all required PPE (gloves, lab coats, etc.).
18+ months of experience in the Finishing Department.
Craft-oriented experience (jewelry making, woodworking, etc.).
Experience with measuring tools and hand/power tools.
