Maintenance Technician

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We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture centers on meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team from all walks of life, valuing people who are smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do.

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The Maintenance Technician II performs intermediate-level preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance on production machinery and facility systems. This role diagnoses mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic/pneumatic issues, completes repairs, supports equipment installations and upgrades, and helps improve machine uptime and reliability. Works independently on routine tasks and under guidance for complex troubleshooting.

Shift
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Open to M-F 8-hour shift or M-TH 4x10s;
Weekend Shift: Thu-Sun 6am – 4pm.

• Perform scheduled maintenance on machine tools including cleaning, lubrication, filter changing, belt replacement, adjustments, and basic repairs
• Become more proficient with complex repairs as required
• Complete occasional CAD projects required within the Facilities and Maintenance departments
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of CMMS program
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department
• Maintain clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization
• Continually seek to improve processes
• Comply with all company quality and safety standards
• Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED; vocational/technical school or an associate degree in industrial maintenance, electrical technology, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience (or equivalent military experience) in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Basic electrical knowledge up to 480V, experience with motors, starters, relays, and VFDs
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and basic PLC ladder logic
• Proficient with common hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment (multimeter, clamp meter)
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to prioritize work under production pressure
• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Prior experience with injection molding machines and CNC

• 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
• At least 3 weeks of PTO, Holiday Pay, and Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vesting
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate
• Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
• And More!

$26.83 - $36.83 an hour

Protolabs offers a competitive total rewards package; compensation varies by position and may include base pay, incentives, and other earnings. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors including function, experience, skills, training, and certifications.

Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all United States facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Temporary visa holders are not eligible for hire for this role.

Proto Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Occasionally required to sit; use a computer, keyboard, monitor, mouse, telephone, and printer; reach with hands and arms; talk, see, and hear. Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel, and lift/move up to 70 pounds.

Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; majority of work performed in a manufacturing area with exposure to machinery and noise, eye protection and safety shoes required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions and near moving parts, in high or precarious places, or in conditions with fumes, chemicals, or risk of electrical shock. Noise level is typically moderate.