Machinist I - FLEX

Role Summary

Join our team as a

Machinist I!

FLEX Shift: Fri - Sun (6 pm - 6 am)

The CNC Machinist brings ideas to life by programming, setting up, and operating CNC milling machines to create precision prototype and production parts. Using Mastercam and advanced machining techniques, this role develops efficient CNC programs, optimizes setups, and delivers high-quality components that meet exact specifications. Working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams, the CNC Machinist solves complex machining challenges, drives continuous improvement, and plays a key role in turning innovative designs into reality.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC milling or CNC lathe machines and run jobs on CNC milling and CNC lathe machines ensuring all parts meet tight manufacturing requirements.
• Prepare CAM files from various sources to include CAD files, prints, and verbal instruction.
• Provide quick turnaround of parts and accuracy within established guidelines.
• Maintain organization of jobs and material inventory.
• Perform cleaning and general maintenance on milling or lathe machines and general shop equipment.
• Perform thorough part inspections and make appropriate decisions relative to part quality requirements.
• Ensure jobs are run in a timely manner to ensure on-time delivery.
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department.
• Support daily production by identifying solutions for chronic issues and problems that cannot be resolved by production associates.
• Responsible for ensuring completion of operator PMs during shift.

Requirements

What It Takes

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a CNC Milling or CNC lathe machine operator preferred doing setup and some understanding of programming
• Knowledge of Machining in a prototype manufacturing setting or related experience and education.
• Familiarity with the tools of the trade; Microsoft Office suite of products, SolidWorks, Mastercam and CAD/CAM.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments such as protractors, calipers, height gauges.
• Ability to interpret and explain written and statistical data.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work in an effective manner.
• Highly developed, demonstrated teamwork skills.
• Demonstrates a high degree of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches, and departmental contribution while being cost-sensitive.
• Commitment to customer or employee service.

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.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary
• In addition, 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 3 weeks of PTO + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% 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

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.