CNC Machine Operator

Protomet Corporation; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Protomet Corporation in Tennessee is seeking a CNC Machining team member to support our production of boat parts. You will operate CNC equipment in a hands-on, safety-conscious environment and contribute to high-quality outputs.

The role emphasizes multi-tasking, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn all aspects of the machining process—from setup to tooling changes—while meeting production goals and following drawings and job instructions.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate CNC machinery with attention to safety.
• Ability to read and interpret simple job instructions and drawings.
• Desire to learn all aspects of the machining process.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines to produce parts per drawings.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workstation.
• Collaborate with fabrication to manage stock material needs.
• Load raw aluminum parts and fixture them as required.
• Meet production goals according to schedule.
• Develop machining skills across setup and tooling changes.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Learnability

Communication

Safety-mindedness

Load handling

Job description

SCHEDULE : Monday – Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Who are we looking for:

Success as a CNC Machining team member at Protomet comes down to efficiency, safety, and attitude. Developing people to have the technical skill to get the job done, the care to do it safely, and the energy to learn all aspects of our business is our goal. Show up on time with Batteries Included . Experience is great, but we love developing employees under our roof as well. (protomet.com/apprentice)

FUNCTION:

Machining team members are the backbone of our operation. They operate advanced equipment to manufacture high quality boat parts. Machining is a highly mechanical, hands-on, production process.

OUTCOMES:

• Responsible for multi-tasking , running multiple parts on several CNC machines and keeping machines running at a high pace
• Communicate needs for stock material in a timely manner to our Fabrication department
• Load raw aluminum parts and fixture them down to pallets using hand tools
• Meet production goals according to the engineering schedule
• Comprehend drawings and job instructions to verify client specifications
• Work to develop skills and learn all parts of the machining process (set-up, tooling changes, etc.)

Qualifications

COMPETENCIES:

Cultural

Fulfillment at work most often occurs when personal values align with those of the organization. Protomet associates it’s collective character with the following traits:

• Second Mile
  • The first mile is mandatory. The second mile is voluntary; we do it for our own growth.
• Don’t Touch the Marshmallow
  • This references the famous psychological experiment studying the strength to reject short term gratification in favor of a larger reward later. We err towards celebrating later, not sooner.
• Life is not a zero-sum game. We strive to reject scarcity mindsets and instead “grow the pie”. Example – is a new “A” player on your team an asset or a threat?
• What you can do is all that matters. Credentials alone won’t get you anywhere at Protomet.
• That’s Hard…Good
  • Growth happens the most in the face of challenges. We recognize it is difficult to grin as you are being tested, but it’s possible, and we’re getting better at it.

Functional

• World-class attention to detail
• Practical intelligence, curiosity and an aptitude for learning