CNC Support Tech

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 is 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 Support Technician! Onsite Monday - Friday from 3-11 pm in Nashua, NH. In this hands-on role, you'll work with advanced CNC milling equipment, precision tooling, probing systems, and complex fixturing to ensure machines perform at their highest level. From machine setup and calibration to troubleshooting, tooling optimization, and process improvements, you'll play a critical role in maximizing quality, efficiency, and uptime. You'll collaborate closely with operators and cross-functional teams, providing technical expertise on machine performance, tooling strategies, material changeovers, and equipment reliability. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, working with cutting-edge manufacturing technology, and making a direct impact on operational success every day. What You Will Do Set-up, calibrate & perform alarm recovery on CNC mills & supporting equipmentInstallation, removal & calibration of; 4 th & 5 th axis trunnions, clamping vises, (mechanical & hydraulic) Vacuum fixturing & associated pneumatics Install, calibrate & inspect digital CNC probes, (tool probe & work probe)Assist with maintaining inventory of CNC cutting tools, holders & misc. equipment, including organizing, sorting & record keeping.Assist with inspecting & changing of CNC cutting tools & holders per conditional requirements, when appropriateAssist with installation, set-up & calibration of CNC cutting toolsPerform comprehensive calibrations and operations on CNC Mills and equipmentProvide feedback regarding tooling and machine related issues to appropriate departmentsWork with, assist and coach operators, as required regarding tooling & machine related criteriaEngage with and manage work orders as appropriateAssist with diagnosing & troubleshooting tool wear and tooling inconsistenciesProvide feedback regarding machine & equipment statusAssist with & perform material type changeovers on CNC machines (Flexing of tool sets)Assist with coolant pressure, coolant concentricity & vacuum pressure audits What It Takes Minimum High School diploma or equivalent Education5 years of manual machining or CNC experienceExperience with CNC digital work probe & tooling probes (set-up, replacement, recovery)Experience with troubleshooting & recovering CNC machine alarms Must be mechanically inclinedKnowledge of CNC mill setup and operationStrong Problem-Solving skillsAble to work safely with sharp & heavy objects (i.e. cutting tools, fixtures, etc.)Able to use required measuring instruments such as calipers, dial indicators, inspections cameras, etc.Able to perform consistent quality inspection of cutting toolsAble to safely operate handheld and stationary power toolsBasic knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook etc.)Skilled in the use of measuring instruments such as indicators, gage blocks, dial bores, and inspection plate methods along with in-process inspection of precision machined partsAbility to work with close tolerances (0.0005”) of all processesBasic Knowledge of cutting feeds, speeds, and tool lifeAble to read and write in English along with ability to complete basic arithmetic What Sets You Apart Experience with cutting tools (drills, saws, grinders, etc)Experience with professional inspection & quality auditsExperience with CNC digital work probe & tooling probes (set-up, replacement, recovery)Experience with troubleshooting & recovering CNC machine alarmsManual machining or CNC machining experienceExperience with 3, 4 and 5 axis mill setup and operationExperience with Haas & Mazak machine toolsExperience with Robot automationManual machining experienceKnowledge of basic CNC programming techniques What's In It For You We offer a competitive salary and total rewards packageWe offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible planFlexible Spending AccountsHealth Savings Account (including employer contributions)Dental and VisionBasic and Supplemental Life InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityPaid caregiver leaveYou will receive at least 3 weeks of PTO + Wellness + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours401k with company match and immediate vestEmployee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rateMatching grants through Protolabs foundationAnd More! $20.14 - $24 an hour $2.40 Shift Differential 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 50+ 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. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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