Senior CNC Machinist – 5-Axis, Mentoring & Improvements

Prototek Digital Manufacturing; 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

401(k) match

Education reimbursement

Career advancement

Flexible Schedule

PTO starting at 80 hours

Job summary

Prototek Digital Manufacturing in Menomonie, WI, is seeking a CNC Machinist III to join our precision machining team. The role involves programming, setting up, and running complex CNC jobs, designing fixtures, and mentoring junior machinists to optimize manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of advanced CNC experience, 5-axis machining familiarity, strong GD&T and print-reading skills, and hands-on CAM software (Fusion 360 or similar).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Machining Degree preferred.
• 5-7 years advanced CNC machining experience.
• 5-Axis Machining Experience strongly preferred.
• 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

CNC Machining

GD&T

Print Reading

CAM Programming

Education

High School Diploma

Machining Degree preferred

Tools

Fusion 360

Job description

Prototek Digital Manufacturing in Menomonie, WI, is seeking a CNC Machinist III to join our precision machining team. The role involves programming, setting up, and running complex CNC jobs, designing fixtures, and mentoring junior machinists to optimize manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of advanced CNC experience, 5-axis machining familiarity, strong GD&T and print-reading skills, and hands-on CAM software (Fusion 360 or similar).