CNC Operator (First Shift
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Manufacturing / Production
Production QC/QA, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
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The CNC Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring CNC machining equipment to manufacture high‑quality prototype and low‑volume production parts. This role supports Protolabs’ fast‑paced digital manufacturing environment by ensuring parts are produced accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with customer specifications and quality standards.
M-F 7am to 3pm
Responsibilities- Operating HAAS CNC machine
- Loading & unloading parts
- Changing offsets in the machine if needed
- Loading programs to the machines
- Tool changes & setting tools
- Supporting and reporting issues to team lead/supervisor
- Following all processes and procedures during the shift, escalating problem areas as appropriate
- Ensuring jobs run in a timely manner to ensure on‑time delivery
- Quick turnaround of parts and accuracy within established guidelines
- Ensuring completion of operator PMs during shift
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Excellent problem‑solving skills
- High standard of attention to detail
- Solid commitment to customer or employee service
- Ability to manage time and prioritize work effectively
- Highly developed, demonstrated teamwork skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools to ensure correct tolerances
- Previous experience in a CNC manufacturing facility
- 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
- At least 3 weeks of PTO, Holiday Pay, and 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, 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 70 pounds.
Work EnvironmentIndoors (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.
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