CNC Programmer (Third Shift)
Protolabs, Nashua, NH
- Pay
- $30.38–$39.04 / hour
- Work type
- Onsite
- Level
- Not stated
- Area
- Software engineering
- Posted
- 10 days ago
About the role
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
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Setup sheet creation and revision
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Approval of CNC programs, revisions, and documentation
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Provide technical support to Project Engineers, Supervisors, Estimators and CNC Machinists for CNC program creation and/or modification
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Prepare CAM files from various sources to include CAD files, prints, and verbal instruction
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Set up CNC milling machines and run parts as needed
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Review customer documentation for errors and work with Estimators, Operations Manager, Quality, or customers to correct prior to manufacturing
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
What You Bring: -
2+ years of experience as a CNC Programmer required
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5+ years of experience as a setup Machinist or Lathe Machinist required
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Mastercam experience is required.
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High School Diploma or equivalent
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Base level of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
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Self-starter capable for developing quick and accurate turnaround of programs within established guidelines.
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Listed on Protolabs's Lever job board; checked 26 h ago. First seen by us 26 h ago. Being listed doesn't mean the team is actively interviewing. We found this board in a public directory and haven't yet confirmed it against the company's own careers page.