CNC Machinist (Third Shift) - $2,000 Sign On Bonus!

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team. We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification but are intrigued by the role.

About the Company

Protolabs is a leader in digital manufacturing, hiring creative thinkers who approach their work with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture values meaningful work that accelerates innovation and brings new products to market quickly. We pride ourselves on a smart, genuine, and passionate team that fuels creativity and makes our workplace feel like home.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC milling or CNC lathe machines and run jobs to ensure parts meet tight manufacturing requirements.
• Prepare CAM files from CAD files, prints, or verbal instructions.
• Ensure quick turnaround and accuracy of parts within established guidelines.
• Maintain organization of jobs and material inventory.
• Perform cleaning and general maintenance on milling, lathe machines, and shop equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, geometric tolerances, and finished parts.
• Conduct thorough part inspections and make quality-related decisions.
• Run jobs in a timely manner to ensure on-time delivery.
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department.
• Follow processes and procedures, escalating issues to the shift team lead/supervisor as needed.
• Support daily production by identifying solutions for chronic issues.
• Maintain a neat and organized production area consistent with Protolabs housekeeping standards.
• Work safely in accordance with Protolabs policies.
• Operate as a self-starter in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Complete operator preventive maintenance (PMs) during shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a CNC Milling or CNC lathe machine operator, including setup and basic programming.
• Knowledge of machining in a prototype manufacturing setting or related experience/education.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, Mastercam, and CAD/CAM.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments (e.g., protractors, calipers, height gauges).
• Ability to interpret and explain written and statistical data.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.
• Highly developed teamwork skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality, productivity, and continuous learning.
• Customer or employee service orientation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Health Insurance: Traditional or High Deductible plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account (with employer contributions).
• Dental and Vision coverage.
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid caregiver leave.
• 3 weeks of PTO + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours.
• 401k with company match and immediate vesting.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discount.
• Matching grants through the Protolabs Foundation.

Pay

$26 - $35 an hour, plus a $3.40 second-shift differential. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is available for external applicants.

Schedule

Third Shift: 11 PM to 7 AM, Sunday to Thursday.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to sit, use a computer, telephone, and printer.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, or kneel.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds.

Work Environment

• Indoors (A/C), nonsmoking, primarily in a manufacturing area exposed to machinery and noise (eye protection and safety shoes required).
• Occasional exposure to outside weather, moving mechanical parts, high/precarious places, wet/humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, electrical shock risk, and vibration.
• Noise level ranges from quiet to moderate.

Due to ITAR regulations, this role is open only 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.