Senior CNC Machinist (5-Axis) — Mentor & Process Innovator

Midwest Prototyping, A Prototek Company; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

EAP

401(k) match

Education reimbursement

Career advancement

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Midwest Prototyping, A Prototek Company, in Menomonie, WI, is seeking a CNC Machinist III. The role focuses on senior-level programming and machining with minimal supervision, mentoring peers and driving process improvements.

This position handles advanced jobs and supports capability development across the CNC team. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience in CNC machining, 5-axis exposure, strong GD&T and print reading skills, and experience with Fusion 360 or similar CAM software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; machining degree preferred.
• 5–7 years advanced CNC machining experience.
• Strong GD&T, print reading and material knowledge.
• Experience with Fusion 360 or comparable CAM software.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and run complex CNC jobs.
• Design fixtures and optimize machining strategies.
• Apply lathe and basic 5-axis machining concepts.
• Mentor junior machinists and share best practices.
• Support quoting and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

5-Axis Machining Experience

GD&T

Print Reading

Fusion 360

Education

High School Diploma

Machining Degree preferred

Tools

Fusion 360

Job description

Midwest Prototyping, A Prototek Company, in Menomonie, WI, is seeking a CNC Machinist III. The role focuses on senior-level programming and machining with minimal supervision, mentoring peers and driving process improvements.

This position handles advanced jobs and supports capability development across the CNC team. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience in CNC machining, 5-axis exposure, strong GD&T and print reading skills, and experience with Fusion 360 or similar CAM software.