CNC Programmer (Third Shift)

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 Programmer

Shift: Monday - Friday (11 pm -7 am) in Nashua, NH  

The CNC Programmer plays a critical role in transforming concepts into reality by developing precision CNC programs using Mastercam and other CAM software. In this hands-on role, you'll validate and optimize programs through machine setup, testing, and production runs, helping bring innovative prototype components to life in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

 

What You Will Do:

Develop and create CNC programs for CNC Milling machines for quality, cost, or tooling efficiency  

• Setup sheet creation and revision 

• Approval of CNC programs, revisions, and documentation 

• Provide technical support to Project Engineers, Supervisors, Estimators and CNC Machinists for CNC program creation and/or modification 

• Prepare CAM files from various sources to include CAD files, prints, and verbal instruction 

• Set up CNC milling machines and run parts as needed 

• Review customer documentation for errors and work with Estimators, Operations Manager, Quality, or customers to correct prior to manufacturing 

• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

What You Bring:

• 2+ years of experience as a CNC Programmer required 

• 5+ years of experience as a setup Machinist or Lathe Machinist required 

• Mastercam experience is required. 

• High School Diploma or equivalent 

• Base level of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).  

• Self-starter capable for developing quick and accurate turnaround of programs within established guidelines. 

• Ability to manage time and problem solve in a fast-paced environment of constant change. 

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while providing excellent customer service. 

• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools to ensure correct tolerances. 

• Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches, and departmental contribution while being cost-sensitive. 

• High standard of attention to detail.  

What Sets You Apart:

MasterCam and CamWorks experience

What's In It For You:

We offer a competitive salary and total rewards package

We offer 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

You will receive at least 3 weeks of PTO + Wellness + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours

401k with company match and immediate vest

Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate

Matching grants through Protolabs foundation

And More!

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 regularly 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 occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Work Environment: Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. However, there may be job duties that require the employee to spend time in the manufacturing areas exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection occasionally 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.