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Do workers at Protolabs get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
100% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Does Protolabs pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
79% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

At Protolabs, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
53% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Protolabs affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Protolabs?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers at Protolabs worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
91% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2025.

Do Protolabs workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
75% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2025.

How easy is it for Protolabs workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
100% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Protolabs?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
96% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do Protolabs managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2025.

Do jobs at Protolabs spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
0% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Protolabs?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
92% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Is working at Protolabs good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
100% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at Protolabs feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
100% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Protolabs get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
81% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Protolabs?

Some people feel stressed here.
43% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Protolabs enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
88% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Protolabs recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
46% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Protolabs?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
42% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Protolabs?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 36% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people think Protolabs’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
91% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Protolabs is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
72% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

What are the most popular categories at Protolabs?

Infographic showing various Process Technician job openings at Protolabs in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 78% Physical, 17% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Build Technician - Weekend Night Shift

Protolabs

Rosemount, MN • On-site

$17.07 - $23.13/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago


Protolabs rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

2nd of 84 rated plastic manufacturers


Job description

Position Overview:
Polish, assemble, and prepare injection molds for the molding process.
The hours for this position are: Thursday 12:00am -6:00am, Friday and Saturday 6:00pm-6:00am, Sunday 8:00pm-6:00am
Specific Duties Include:
  • Prepare injection molds for build process; de-burring mold halves and ejector plates, drilling and tapping holes, grinding sprue pullers, cutting guide pins, cutting ejector pins, drilling tunnel and post gates
  • Assemble mold for molding process
  • Polishing mold halves - bringing surfaces to specified finish level
  • Perform mold specific build functions, such as contouring ejector pins, fly-cutting backs of molds (typically B-side), venting ejector pins, adding parting line vents, making Z pullers and keys, installing repair plugs
  • Fit and assemble cams
  • Calibrate pin cutter
  • Perform mold specific build functions, such as manually adding support pillars, adding stationary B-side pins, adding ejector pins, add A-side vent pins, adding steel core pins
  • Identify and solve mold issues
  • Address and resolve reworks
  • Maintain clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization.
  • Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance.
  • Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department.
  • Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Advanced mold preparation skills, for example: calibrating pin cutter, manually adding support pillars, fly-cutting backs of molds (typically B-side)
  • Identify and solve mold issues
  • Evaluate, address, resolve reworks and write rework flags as assigned
  • Inspection

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Proven mechanical aptitude
  • Experience with measurement instruments (micrometers, calipers, height gages)
  • Experience with power tools used in a metalworking shop (drill press experience a plus)
  • Able to work safely with sharp tools/objects, such as but not limited to, hobby knives, utility knives, pliers
  • Able to use a computer, calculator and do basic arithmetic
  • Able to read and write in English
  • Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
  • Must be punctual and have good attendance
  • Good written and oral communication skills. Strong attention to detail

Education Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent degree

Physical Demands: Stand for the entire shift. Lift up to 70 pounds waist high, carry up to 70 pounds alone. Essential job duties require reaching, bending, and grasping. Able to read machine-shop gages and indicators.
Work Environment: Indoors (generally air-conditioned but with occasional temperatures up to 85 degrees F or down to 65 degrees F); non-smoking; production; eye protection & safety shoes required.
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
What is in it for you
  • We offer a competitive salary
  • $3.40 shift differential
  • 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 + Holiday Pay + Wellness Hours + 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!

$17.07 - $23.13 an hour

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