Senior CNC Machinist & Programmer

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, developers, 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 they do.  It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

Manufacturing

Join our team as an Senior CNC Machinist & Programmer.

This position is ONSITE based in North Carolina.

You Will:

• Create custom CNC programs from customer supplied 3D CAD files at an intermediate level.
• Design custom tooling and fixtures for CNC & EDM operations.
• Plan, estimate, and quote machining jobs by reviewing electronic drawings, customer specifications, and geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T) at an intermediate level.
• Machine parts consistent with medical device, consumer electronics, and aerospace industry requirements. Machining will be performed on 3D printed metal near-net shape parts.
• Maintain specifications by observing good machining practices and adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Set up and operate mills, lathes, wire EDM and other machining equipment to finish custom 3D printed prototyping and production jobs
• Clean and maintain equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications
• Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Willingness and ability to train other finishing area techs on machining tasks for back-up coverage and cross training
• Perform other related duties as assigned

You Have:

• Current ability to program and run CNC equipment 3+ years CNC machining with multi-axis mill and lathes, 1+ years of programming multi-axis machines
• Experience with 3 and 5 axis machines, soft and hard metal machining
• Experience with 3D CAD software and tool pathing software (Solidworks, MasterCAM, etc.)
• Ability to understand 2D drawings with dimensional tolerances
• Understanding of GD&T
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in basic mathematics
• Ability to use a computer and calculator.
• Ability to read and write in English
• Ability to work in fast-paced, team oriented environment
• Must be punctual and have good attendance

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Bonus Points:

• Trade school certificate in CNC programing or equivalent experience
• Experience with Haas machine tools, high speed machining

Physical Demands:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and/or sit for the entire shift; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reaching, bending, grasping,   The employee must occasionally lift, carry, and/or move up to 70 pounds.

Work Environment:

Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in a manufacturing setting requiring normal safety precautions (eye protection and hearing protection). Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particle