CNC Operator (Third Shift)

Protolabs; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance: traditional or HDHP

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Protolabs in Nashua, NH is seeking a CNC Operator I to set up, operate, and monitor HAAS CNC machinery for prototype and low-volume production parts. The role requires attention to detail, blueprint reading, and adherence to quality standards.

The position runs Monday–Friday, 11pm–7am, offering a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, PTO, and stock purchase programs. Prior CNC experience is preferred, and ITAR restrictions apply for US citizens and eligible residents.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools to ensure tolerances.
• Previous experience in a CNC manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate HAAS CNC machine.
• Load and unload parts.
• Change offsets in the machine as needed.
• Load programs to the machine.
• Perform tool changes and set tools.
• Support and report issues to team lead/supervisor.
• Follow all processes and escalate problems to shift lead/supervisor.
• Ensure timely production to meet on-time delivery.
• Provide quick turnaround with accuracy within guidelines.
• Complete operator PMs during shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Time management

Teamwork

Reading blueprints

CNC manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring tools

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 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.

Shift: Monday - Friday 11pm to 7am

What You Will Do:

• Operate HAAS CNC machine
• Load and unload parts
• Change offsets in the machine if needed
• Load programs to the machine
• Perform tool changes and set tools
• Support and report issues to team lead/supervisor
• Follow all processes and procedures during the shift and escalate problem areas to shift team lead/supervisor as appropriate
• Ensure jobs are run in a timely manner to ensure on-time delivery
• Provide quick turnaround of parts and accuracy within established guidelines
• Ensure 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:

• 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
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate
• Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
• And More!

$17.07 - $21.11 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 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.