CNC Operator (First Shift)

Lever, Inc.; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; 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

3 weeks PTO + Holidays

Job summary

Proto Labs, Inc. in Nashua, NH is hiring a CNC Operator to set up, monitor, and run HAAS CNC machines in a fast-paced digital manufacturing environment. You will load/unload parts, adjust offsets, load programs, and change tools to meet precision tolerances.

The role emphasizes problem solving, attention to detail, and teamwork, with strong safety and quality focus. The first shift runs Monday to Friday 7am–3pm, with comprehensive benefits and PTO.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools.
• Previous experience in a CNC manufacturing facility.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor HAAS CNC machines.
• Load and unload parts and change offsets as needed.
• Load programs and change tools; ensure on-time delivery.
• Report issues to team lead and follow procedures.
• Perform operator PMs and ensure quality per specs.

Skills

HAAS CNC operation

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC machine tooling

Job description

Be yourself at Protolabs

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.

Why Protolabs?

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

Join our team as a CNC Operator!

First Shift – Mon to Fri 7am to 3pm

The CNC Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring CNC machining equipment to manufacture high-quality prototype and low-volume production parts. This role supports Protolabs’ fast-paced digital manufacturing environment by ensuring parts are produced accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with customer specifications and quality standards.

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for operating HAAS CNC machine
• Responsible for loading & unloading parts
• Responsible for changing offsets in the machine if needed
• Responsible for properly loading programs to the machines
• Responsible for tool changes & setting tools
• Responsible for supporting and reporting issues to team lead/supervisor
• Follows all processes and procedures during the shift, escalates problem areas to shift team lead/supervisor as appropriate
• Ensure jobs are run in a timely manner to ensure on-time delivery
• Responsible for quick turnaround of parts and accuracy within established guidelines
• Responsible for ensuring completion of operator PMs during shift
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What It Takes:

• Excellent problem-solving skills
• High standard of attention to detail
• Solid commitment to customer or employee service
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work in an effective manner
• Highly developed, demonstrated teamwork skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools to ensure correct tolerances
• Previous experience in a CNC manufacturing facility

What's In It For You:

• 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 at least 3 weeks of PTO, Holiday Pay, and Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate
• Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
• And More!

$18 - $21 an hour

Protolabs offers a competitive total rewards package, and compensation mix vary based on position, such as base wage, as well as other earnings including incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, job function, work experience, specialized skills, training, education, and certifications

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 Equal Opportunity Employer

Physical Demands:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must be able to lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds.

Work Environment:

Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in a manufacturing area exposed to machinery and noise; with eye protection and safety shoes required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.