Welder II - 2nd Shift

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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 operators, area coordinators, warehouse roles, and those who are enthusiastic and like hands on work.  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 they do.  It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

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Join our team as a Welder II.

This position is ONSITE based in Nashua. 

Shift: Monday - Friday 2 pm - 10 pm

You Will:

• Operate welding equipment to create products.
• Read and follow blueprints, drawings, guidelines, and/or diagrams to plan layout and procedures with knowledge of welding symbols and concepts.
• Determine appropriate welding techniques.
• Ensure all equipment is properly set up and used in a safe manner, and that all safety devices are in use.
• Fabricate components by using equipment to clean, prepare, cut, burn, and weld pieces.
• Verify welding results by inspecting and testing welds.
• Completes assignments with little supervision.
• May assist less-experienced team members.
• Additional tasks as assigned.

You Have:

Education and Experience:

• Prefer 3 years in applicable experience.
• Prefer High School Education or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read drawings and customer prints as required.
• Ability to operate welding equipment.
• Mathematical ability.
• Ability to read and follow written work instructions.
• Familiarity with sheet metal measuring tools.
• Good communications skills.
• Ability to follow verbal directions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and/or sit for the entire shift; use a computer keyboard, monitor, 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 40 pounds.

Work Environment:

Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in a manufacturing setting 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.

What you will get:

• 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!

At Protolabs, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matters

We are committed to establishing a culture where we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusivity as a way of life. As we continue to grow, we will purposefully cultivate a safe environment. We will strive to build diverse teams throughout the organization by empowering growth for generations to come. The uniqueness of our employees is who we are as a company. Our pledge is to establish a global culture that invites, recognizes, and embraces all contributions to make a us stronger

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 Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer