CNC Machinist I — Night Shift, Precision Prototyping

Proto Labs; 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 and Long-Term Disability

Paid caregiver leave

3 weeks PTO + Holiday Pay + Volunteer

Job summary

Proto Labs in Minnesota is hiring a Machinist I for the Weekday Night Shift: Mon - Thu (5 pm - 3 am). The CNC Machinist brings ideas to life by programming, setting up, and operating CNC milling machines to create precision prototype and production parts.

You will develop efficient CNC programs with Mastercam, optimize setups, and deliver high-quality components that meet exact specifications while collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to turn innovative designs into reality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as CNC Milling or CNC lathe operator preferred.
• Knowledge of prototype manufacturing or related experience.
• Familiarity with Mastercam, SolidWorks, CAD/CAM and tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments.
• Ability to interpret and explain written and statistical data.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work in an effective manner.
• Highly developed, demonstrated teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC milling or CNC lathe machines and run jobs meeting tight tolerances.
• Prepare CAM files from CAD data, prints, and verbal instructions.
• Provide quick turnaround with accuracy within guidelines.
• Maintain organization of jobs and material inventory.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance on machines and shop equipment.
• Inspect parts and decide quality status.
• Ensure on-time delivery by running jobs efficiently.
• Adhere to quality and safety standards in the department.
• Identify solutions for chronic issues to support production.
• Complete operator PMs during shift.

Skills

CNC Milling

CNC Lathe

Blueprint Reading

Measuring Instruments

Troubleshooting

Time Management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

CAD/CAM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Proto Labs in Minnesota is hiring a Machinist I for the Weekday Night Shift: Mon - Thu (5 pm - 3 am). The CNC Machinist brings ideas to life by programming, setting up, and operating CNC milling machines to create precision prototype and production parts.

You will develop efficient CNC programs with Mastercam, optimize setups, and deliver high-quality components that meet exact specifications while collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to turn innovative designs into reality.