Overview

Proto-1 Manufacturing designs and builds custom machinery and tooling for the tube and pipe industry. Our innovative equipment helps manufacturers around the world improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.

We’re looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to help keep our equipment and facility operating safely and efficiently. If you enjoy troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and solving mechanical problems, you’ll find challenging work in our clean, modern manufacturing facility where your skills are appreciated and your career can grow.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform preventative machine maintenance on production equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues
• Repair production machinery and shop equipment
• Read manuals, diagrams, and equipment specifications
• Fabricate replacement parts using machine shop equipment
• Coordinate PM schedules with production
• Maintain maintenance inventory
• Assist with facility maintenance including snow removal and exterior upkeep
• Follow all safety procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience preferred
• High school diploma or GED required
• Demonstrated technical aptitude with the ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement while maintaining a strong commitment to workplace safety
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
• Team-oriented with good communication skills
• Occasional overtime is available based on production needs
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, or welding is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Work in a manufacturing environment with moderate noise and seasonal temperature changes
• Stand and walk for most of the workday
• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

We value our employees and offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• First-shift position with the hours of 6:00 am to 3:30 pm
• Paid vacation: 80 hours starting, 120 hours after 5 years, 140 hours after 10 years, 160 hours after 15 years
• 80 hours of paid holidays annually
• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance (Co-Pay and HSA plan options)
• Dental insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance
• Annual performance bonus based on company and individual performance
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• Prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Clean, bright, organized manufacturing facility

Overview

Looking for a career—not just a job? At Proto-1 Manufacturing, we design and build custom machinery for the tube and pipe industry. Our innovative equipment, including tube deburring, end-forming, and cutoff machines, helps manufacturers improve productivity and stay competitive around the world.

At Proto-1, our employees are the foundation of our success. We foster a culture of teamwork, craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and innovation. As an Electrical Assembler, you’ll work on custom-built machinery in a clean, modern manufacturing environment where your skills are valued and your career can continue to grow.

If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in building quality products, and want to be part of a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build, wire, and assemble electrical control panels from electrical schematics.
• Mount electrical components, route wiring, and install machine wiring according to drawings and specifications.
• Inspect assemblies for continuity, proper labeling, and circuit integrity while performing static and simulated operational testing.
• Build wire harnesses and complete preliminary electrical connections.
• Read bills of materials (BOMs) and shop routings to obtain required parts and verify components before installation.
• Use hand and power tools, conduit benders, pipe-threading equipment, multimeters, continuity testers, and other electrical test equipment.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting and report BOM or routing discrepancies.
• Complete accurate production documentation for job costing.
• Identify and report defective materials, equipment, or unusual conditions.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One or more years of experience building electrical control panels.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with industrial control components, including disconnect switches, relays, motor starters, PLCs, and similar devices.
• Working knowledge of electrical test equipment, including digital multimeters.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail.
• Organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime as needed.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology or a related technical field.
• Industrial machinery wiring or machine-building experience.

Physical Requirements

• Work in a manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels and seasonal temperature changes.
• Stand and walk for most of the workday (6–8 hours).
• Frequently lift and move materials weighing up to 65 pounds.

Benefits

We value our employees and offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• First-shift position with flexible scheduling options:
  • (4) 10-hour days
  • (4)  9-hour days with a half-day Friday
  • (5) 8-hour days
• Paid vacation:
  • 80 hours starting
  • 120 hours after 5 years
  • 140 hours after 10 years
  • 160 hours after 15 years
• 80 hours of paid holidays annually
• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance (Co-Pay and HSA plans available)
• Dental insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance
• Annual performance bonus based on company and individual performance
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• Prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Clean, bright, and organized work environment
• Thanksgiving turkey and Christmas ham from a local butcher

Join Our Team

If you’re looking for a stable career where you can build innovative machinery, develop your technical skills, and work alongside a team that values quality and craftsmanship, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to become part of the Proto-1 Manufacturing team.

Why Proto-1 Manufacturing?

Are you looking for a career—not just a job? At Proto-1 Manufacturing, we design and build custom equipment for the tube and pipe industry. Our commitment to continuous improvement drives the development of innovative products that help our customers gain a competitive advantage through custom tube deburring, end-forming, and cutoff machines.

We believe our employees are the key to our success. If you’re a self-starter who enjoys collaborating with others and takes pride in delivering quality work, we’d like to hear from you. At Proto-1, we invest in our team members just as we invest in advanced technology, offering opportunities for growth, development, and long-term career success.

Position Summary:

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for inspecting, measuring, documenting, and maintaining quality records for manufactured and outsourced components. This role ensures all products meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and company quality standards.

Schedule:

First Shift with Flexible Hours

Pay Range:

$20-$28 per hour depending on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect, document, and maintain quality records for manufactured parts, assemblies, and finished products.
• Verify product quality and compliance with specifications using blueprints, engineering drawings, schematics, and precision measuring equipment.
• Review and enforce quality standards for machined parts, assemblies, heat-treated components, and vendor-supplied materials.
• Perform inspections on in-process and completed fabricated or machined components and determine acceptance or rejection based on established criteria.
• Inspect parts before and after heat-treating processes and accurately document inspection results.
• Inspect incoming vendor-supplied products to ensure compliance with print specifications and tolerance requirements.
• Record rework activities in the ERP system and identify root causes when applicable.
• Provide inspection documentation and recommendations to Engineering and Machine Shop Leads for disposition of nonconforming parts.
• Follow up with department managers to verify corrective actions and dispositions have been completed.
• Track and analyze rework trends to identify recurring quality issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide inspection support for customer products used by the Proto-1 Development and Assembly teams as needed.
• Operate quality inspection equipment, including:
  • Faro Arm
  • Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
  • Optical Comparator

Minimum Qualifications:

• Quality control inspection experience preferred but not required. Willing to train in-house.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of calibration procedures and inspection documentation.
• Proficiency using precision measuring equipment, including:
  • Micrometers
  • Calipers
  • Various gauges
  • Angle blocks
  • Related inspection tools
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• High level of initiative and accountability.
• Flexible and willing to assist in multiple areas as business needs require.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong multitasking, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Proficient with ERP systems, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience programming CMM, Faro Arm, and Optical Comparator software is preferred.

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation:
  • Starting: 80 hours
  • After 5 years: 120 hours
  • After 10 years: 140 hours
  • After 15 years: 160 hours
• 80 hours of paid holidays annually
• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance (Co-Pay and HSA options available)
• Dental insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance
• Clean, bright work environment
• First-shift schedule with flexible hours
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• Prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• Thanksgiving turkey from a local butcher
• Christmas ham from a local butcher

Join Our Team!

If you are passionate about quality, precision, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Proto-1 Manufacturing team.

Overview

Looking for a career—not just a job? At Proto-1 Manufacturing, we design and build custom machinery for the tube and pipe industry. Our innovative equipment, including tube deburring, end-forming, and cutoff machines, helps manufacturers improve productivity and stay competitive around the world.

At Proto-1, our employees are the foundation of our success. We foster a culture of teamwork, craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and innovation. As a CNC Machinist & Programmer, you’ll play a key role in producing high-quality precision one-off components and short run parts in a clean, modern manufacturing environment where your skills are valued and your career can continue to grow.

If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in producing quality parts, and want to be part of a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.

Primary Responsibilities

• Precision Machining – Set up, program (Mastercam), and operate CNC mills and lathes to produce precision components for custom machinery & Tooling.
• Interpret Specifications — Work from drawings, shop orders, and verbal instructions; complete standard machining calculations for dimensions, tooling, speeds, and feeds.
• Operate Equipment Safely — Ensure safe operation and confirm preventative maintenance has been completed on assigned equipment.
• Quality Control — Monitor and verify the quality of machined materials throughout production.
• Follow Safety Standards — Adhere to all company safety rules and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience setting up and operating CNC mills and/or lathes.
• Experience with Mastercam or similar CAM software preferred.
• Basic knowledge of machine shop equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to accurately use measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, and other basic machine shop measurement tools.
• Basic math skills and the ability to perform shop calculations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
• Team-oriented with good communication skills.
• Occasional overtime as needed to meet customer schedules
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Work in a manufacturing environment with moderate noise and seasonal temperature changes.
• Stand and walk for most of the workday.
• Frequently lift and move materials weighing up to 65 pounds.

Benefits

We value our employees and offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• First-shift position with flexible scheduling options: Four 10-hour days, Four 9-hour days with a half-day Friday, Five 8-hour days
• Paid vacation: 80 hours starting, 120 hours after 5 years, 140 hours after 10 years, 160 hours after 15 years
• 80 hours of paid holidays annually
• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance (Co-Pay and HSA plan options)
• Dental insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance
• Annual performance bonus based on company and individual performance
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• Prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Clean, bright, organized manufacturing facility
• We also celebrate our employees with annual holiday gifts from a local butcher, including a Thanksgiving turkey and Christmas ham

Join Our Team

If you’re looking for a long-term career with a company that values craftsmanship, quality, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you. Join Proto-1 Manufacturing and become part of a team that builds innovative equipment used by manufacturers around the world.

Apply today!

Pay: Up to $35.00 per hour