Website Protolabs

Senior CNC Machinist/Programmer Job Highlights

Title	Senior CNC Machinist/Programmer
Type	Full Time
Experience	Required
Function	Management/Manufacturing
Location	Morrisville, NC, United States
Company	Protolabs

Company Profile

Protolabs is the world’s fastest digital manufacturing source for rapid prototyping and on-demand production. The technology-enabled company produces custom parts and assemblies in as fast as 1 day with automated 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding processes.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting a Senior CNC Machinist/Programmer who will program and operate the equipment in our machining department which includes, mills, lathes, wire EDM, and various other equipment.

Responsible for drawing on their knowledge of complex precision machining to create multi-axis CNC programs for the fabrication and finishing of small precision metal parts for various industries.

Other duties will include specifying and purchasing equipment, designing shop layouts, arranging build-out and setup, designing rapid-turn workflows, and quoting and executing custom precision machining jobs.

Educational Qualification

Applicants require a High School Diploma or Equivalent
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology (a plus)

Work Experience

Experience with 3D CAD software

Duties/Responsibilities

Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Clean and maintain equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs
Create custom CNC programs and tool pathing from customer-supplied CAD files
Design custom tooling and fixtures for CNC and EDM operations
Document actions by completing production and quality logs
Machine small parts consistent with medical device, consumer electronics, and aerospace industry requirements, machining will be performed on 3D printed metal or otherwise near-net shape parts
Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
Maintain specifications by observing good machining practices and adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes
Plan and manage stock inventory and place and expedite orders as needed
Plan, estimate, and quote machining jobs by reviewing electronic drawings, materials, customer specifications, and geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)
Set up and operate mills, lathes, wire EDM and other machining equipment to finish custom prototyping and production jobs
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications
Perform other duties as assigned

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Able to read and write in English
Able to use a computer and calculator
Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Current ability to program and run CNC equipment
Must be punctual and have good attendance
Proficient in basic mathematics

Preferred Qualifications

Associates degree in Design, CAD drafting, Engineering Technology, or equivalent
Trade school certificate in CNC programming or equivalent experience.
Experience with 3D CAD and tool pathing software (Solid Works, Master CAM, etc.)
Experience with Haas machine tools, high-speed machining, soft and hard metal machining

Physical Demands

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is expected to sit and stand for the entire shift, lift up to 50 pounds waist high, and carry up to 50 pounds alone. Essential job duties require reaching, bending, and grasping. Able to read machine-shop gages and indicators.

Benefits/Perks