CNC Machinist – Day Shift Prototyping Parts

Protolabs; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid caregiver leave

PTO and Holidays

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Matching grants

Job summary

Protolabs in Minnesota is seeking a Machinist I to program, set up and operate CNC milling and lathe machines, turning designs into precision prototype parts using Mastercam and CAD/CAM tools. You will collaborate with engineering, ensure part quality, read blueprints, and maintain safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have CNC setup experience, a high school diploma, and strong attention to detail with teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a CNC Milling or CNC lathe machine operator with setup and some programming understanding.
• Knowledge of machining in a prototype manufacturing setting or related experience and education.
• Familiarity with tools of the trade: Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, Mastercam and CAD/CAM.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments such as protractors, calipers, height gauges.
• Ability to interpret and explain written and statistical data.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work.
• Highly developed teamwork skills.
• Demonstrates a high degree of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods and cost efficiency.
• Commitment to customer or employee service.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC milling or CNC lathe machines and run jobs on CNC milling and CNC lathe machines ensuring all parts meet tight manufacturing requirements.
• Prepare CAM files from CAD files, prints, and verbal instructions.
• Provide quick turnaround of parts and accuracy within established guidelines.
• Maintain organization of jobs and material inventory.
• Perform cleaning and general maintenance on milling or lathe machines and general shop equipment.
• Perform thorough part inspections and make appropriate decisions relative to part quality requirements.
• Ensure jobs are run in a timely manner to ensure on-time delivery.
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department.
• Support daily production by identifying solutions for chronic issues and problems that cannot be resolved by production associates.
• Responsible for ensuring completion of operator PMs during shift.

Skills

CNC Milling

CNC Lathe

Blueprint Reading

Measurement Tools

Detail Orientation

Teamwork

Communication

Confidentiality

Prototype Manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Mastercam

CAD/CAM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Protolabs in Minnesota is seeking a Machinist I to program, set up and operate CNC milling and lathe machines, turning designs into precision prototype parts using Mastercam and CAD/CAM tools. You will collaborate with engineering, ensure part quality, read blueprints, and maintain safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have CNC setup experience, a high school diploma, and strong attention to detail with teamwork and communication skills.