CNC Estimating and Tool Pathing / Digital Manufacturing Designer @ Protolabs

Mechanical Engineering (1)

Salary Range: 26.15 to 34.86 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

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 Estimating & Tool Pathing / Digital Manufacturing Designer!

Shifts: 7am-3pm or 11am 7pm

The CNC Estimating & Tool Pathing / Digital Manufacturing Designer is responsible for using proprietary computer software to analyze customer supplied 3D CAD models and create digital files for manufacturing.

What you will do

Create and send quotes/toolpaths using proprietary software and customer supplied CAD models
Create Quality Control checks for manufacturing usage
Resolve issues that prevent auto-quoting using organization’s internal software
Develop and maintain knowledge of organizational processes in order to convey benefits and respond to inquiries from customers within quotes
Proactively collaborate with internal resources as necessary to answer questions customers may have regarding our process, specific materials or CNC in general
Provide assistance as needed to machine operators
Assist in troubleshooting parts and part creation
Consistently evaluates for best practice and improvement opportunities for self, team, and company
Comply with all company quality and safety standards
Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures
Perform additional tasks as assigned

What it takes

Experience with CAD/CAM software packages
Ability to learn advanced proprietary graphical computer-aided analysis software
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to multitask and prioritize own workload
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to comprehend and follow printed and computer-screen instructions, and direction from supervisors or technical leads

Bonus to have

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or similar preferred
Experience with CNC operated machines
Experience with Haas machine tools

What is in it for you

We offer a competitive salary
In addition, 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 3 weeks of PTO, plus Holiday Pay and Volunteer Hours
401k with company match and immediate vest
Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% 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.

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