Machinist I - FLEX
Protolabs · Brooklyn Park, MN · 3 wk ago
On-siteManufacturing$26–$30/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings using for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate: EEO, diversity statements, etc. Keep substantive info: description, responsibilities, requirements, qualifications, skills, benefits, pay, schedule.
Let's parse the posting.
First paragraph: "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." This is EEO/diversity boilerplate, should be removed.
Next: "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." This is about the company, could be "About the role" or "About Protolabs". The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we can put "About the role" heading and include that description.
Then: "Join our team as a Machinist I! FLEX Shift: Fri - Sun (6 pm - 6 am)" This includes schedule info. So schedule: Fri - Sun (6 pm - 6 am). Also mention FLEX Shift.
Then: "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." This is description of role, could go under About the role or Responsibilities. Probably About the role.
Then "What You Will Do" bullet list: many responsibilities. We'll put under Responsibilities heading with
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate: EEO, diversity statements, etc. Keep substantive info: description, responsibilities, requirements, qualifications, skills, benefits, pay, schedule.
Let's parse the posting.
First paragraph: "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." This is EEO/diversity boilerplate, should be removed.
Next: "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." This is about the company, could be "About the role" or "About Protolabs". The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we can put "About the role" heading and include that description.
Then: "Join our team as a Machinist I! FLEX Shift: Fri - Sun (6 pm - 6 am)" This includes schedule info. So schedule: Fri - Sun (6 pm - 6 am). Also mention FLEX Shift.
Then: "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." This is description of role, could go under About the role or Responsibilities. Probably About the role.
Then "What You Will Do" bullet list: many responsibilities. We'll put under Responsibilities heading with - .
Then "What It Takes": list of qualifications/requirements/skills. We need to split into Requirements, Qualifications, Skills maybe. The instruction: Use headings for those categories if content exists. We have a list that includes education, experience, knowledge, abilities, etc. We can categorize: Requirements (maybe education/experience), Qualifications (maybe knowledge of tools), Skills (soft skills). But we must not create thin sections; better to combine into a single "Requirements" or "Qualifications" section if content is substantive. However we have many items; we could split into Requirements (education/experience), Qualifications (knowledge of tools), Skills (abilities). But we need to avoid filler. All items are substantive. Could make three sections: Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. That seems okay.
But we must ensure we don't create sections with placeholder text. All have content.
Then "What's In It For You": benefits list. We'll put under Benefits heading.
Then "$26 - $30 an hour" plus description about compensation mix. That's pay info. We'll put under Pay heading.
Schedule we already have: FLEX Shift: Fri - Sun (6 pm - 6 am). We'll put under Schedule heading.
We must not include boilerplate like ITAR compliance, physical demands, work environment? Those are substantive? They are details about job. Should we include? The instruction: Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. ITAR compliance, physical demands, work environment are not boilerplate; they are job details. Should we include them? Possibly under a section like "Work Environment" or "Physical Demands". But we only allowed headings from the list: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We cannot add other headings. However we could incorporate those details into existing sections if appropriate. For example, physical demands could go under Responsibilities? Not really. Could go under About the role? Might be okay to add a paragraph under About the role describing work environment. The instruction says we can use only those headings, but we can still include paragraphs under them. So we can add physical demands and work environment details under About the role or maybe under Responsibilities? Probably better to add a paragraph under About the role after the description.
We must not include duplicated lines. Ensure we don't repeat.
Now craft HTML.
Start with
About the role
then containing the Why Protolabs description plus CNC Machinist description plus maybe physical demands and work environment.
But we need to avoid too long paragraph; but it's okay.
Then
Responsibilities
with - each bullet from "What You Will Do". Need to capture each responsibility.
List them:
- 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.
That's 10 items.
Now
Requirements
maybe for education/experience: "High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience as a CNC Milling or CNC lathe machine operator preferred doing setup and some understanding of programming". Also maybe "Knowledge of Machining in a prototype manufacturing setting or related experience and education." That could be qualifications. Let's split.
We could do:
Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent; Experience as a CNC Milling or CNC lathe machine operator preferred doing setup and some understanding of programming.
Qualifications: 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.
Skills: 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.
That seems reasonable.
Now Benefits: list from "What's In It For You". Items:
- Competitive salary (but we have pay separate)
- 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
- 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!
We should include all.
Pay: "$26 - $30 an hour" plus note about compensation mix varying etc. We'll include that paragraph.
Schedule: "FLEX Shift: Fri - Sun (6 pm - 6 am)". Could also mention that it's a flex shift.
Now ensure we didn't include EEO etc. Also removed "Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations..." and physical demands etc. We need to decide whether to include physical demands and work environment. They are substantive but not covered by allowed headings. Could we incorporate them into About the role? Yes, we can add a paragraph about work environment and physical demands under About the role. That would preserve them.
Thus About the role paragraph will include: Why Protolabs description, CNC Machinist description, plus work environment and physical demands details.
Let's compile About the role paragraph:
"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.
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.
Work Environment: Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; majority of job performed in manufacturing area exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection and safety shoes required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, in high precarious places, exposed to wet/humid conditions, fumes/airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. Noise level usually quiet to moderate.
Physical Demands: While performing essential duties, employee occasionally required to sit; use computer keyboard, monitor, mouse, telephone, printer; reach with hands and arms; talk, see, hear. Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel; must be able to lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds."
That seems good.
Now ensure we didn't duplicate any content.
Now produce HTML fragment.
We'll output:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ...
...
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience as a CNC Milling or CNC lathe machine operator preferred doing setup and some understanding of programming.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of Machining in a prototype manufacturing setting or related experience and education.
- Familiarity with the tools of the trade: Microsoft Office suite, SolidWorks, Mastercam, and CAD/CAM.
Skills
- 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.
About the role
thencontaining the Why Protolabs description plus CNC Machinist description plus maybe physical demands and work environment. But we need to avoid too long paragraph; but it's okay. Then
Responsibilities
with- each bullet from "What You Will Do". Need to capture each responsibility.
List them:
- 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.
That's 10 items.
Now
Requirements
maybe for education/experience: "High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience as a CNC Milling or CNC lathe machine operator preferred doing setup and some understanding of programming". Also maybe "Knowledge of Machining in a prototype manufacturing setting or related experience and education." That could be qualifications. Let's split. We could do: Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent; Experience as a CNC Milling or CNC lathe machine operator preferred doing setup and some understanding of programming. Qualifications: 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. Skills: 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. That seems reasonable. Now Benefits: list from "What's In It For You". Items: - Competitive salary (but we have pay separate) - 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 - 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! We should include all. Pay: "$26 - $30 an hour" plus note about compensation mix varying etc. We'll include that paragraph. Schedule: "FLEX Shift: Fri - Sun (6 pm - 6 am)". Could also mention that it's a flex shift. Now ensure we didn't include EEO etc. Also removed "Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations..." and physical demands etc. We need to decide whether to include physical demands and work environment. They are substantive but not covered by allowed headings. Could we incorporate them into About the role? Yes, we can add a paragraph about work environment and physical demands under About the role. That would preserve them. Thus About the role paragraph will include: Why Protolabs description, CNC Machinist description, plus work environment and physical demands details. Let's compile About the role paragraph: "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. 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. Work Environment: Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; majority of job performed in manufacturing area exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection and safety shoes required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, in high precarious places, exposed to wet/humid conditions, fumes/airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. Noise level usually quiet to moderate. Physical Demands: While performing essential duties, employee occasionally required to sit; use computer keyboard, monitor, mouse, telephone, printer; reach with hands and arms; talk, see, hear. Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel; must be able to lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds." That seems good. Now ensure we didn't duplicate any content. Now produce HTML fragment. We'll output:About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience as a CNC Milling or CNC lathe machine operator preferred doing setup and some understanding of programming.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of Machining in a prototype manufacturing setting or related experience and education.
- Familiarity with the tools of the trade: Microsoft Office suite, SolidWorks, Mastercam, and CAD/CAM.
Skills
- 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.