CNC Operator (First Shift)

Protolabs; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; 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

PTO with Holiday Pay

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Matching grants through Protolabs'\nf

Job summary

Protolabs in Nashua, NH is seeking a CNC Operator I to set up, operate, and monitor HAAS machines to produce high-quality prototype and low-volume parts. The role supports a fast-paced digital manufacturing environment with emphasis on accuracy and efficiency.

You will load/unload parts, adjust offsets, and load programs, while upholding safety, quality, and on-time delivery during a 7am–3pm weekday shift. Strong attention to detail and blueprint reading are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools to verify tolerances.
• Experience in CNC manufacturing is preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and monitor HAAS CNC machines to manufacture prototype and low-volume parts.
• Load and unload parts, change offsets, and load programs to machines.
• Perform tool changes and set tools; report issues to team lead.
• Ensure on-time delivery and maintain quality during shift.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Time management

Teamwork

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

HAAS CNC

G-code

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 if you feel that you do not meet every single requirement but are 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 are 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 I.

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.

M-F 7am to 3pm

Responsibilities

• Operating HAAS CNC machine
• Loading & unloading parts
• Changing offsets in the machine if needed
• Loading programs to the machines
• Tool changes & setting tools
• Supporting and reporting issues to team lead/supervisor
• Following all processes and procedures during the shift, escalating problem areas as appropriate
• Ensuring jobs run in a timely manner to ensure on‑time delivery
• Quick turnaround of parts and accuracy within established guidelines
• Ensuring completion of operator PMs during shift
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• High standard of attention to detail
• Solid commitment to customer or employee service
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work effectively
• 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

Benefits

• 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
• 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!

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 70 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.