Protolabs

Online-quoted digital manufacturing for prototyping

Machinist 1 - Weekday Day

Precision Machining & ToolmakingUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeBrooklyn Park, MN, USA$27.98 - $34.57 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Experience as a CNC milling or CNC lathe machine operator with setup experience and some understanding of programming is preferred.
Knowledge of machining in a prototype manufacturing setting or related experience and education is required.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, Mastercam, and computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing is required.
Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills are required.
Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments such as protractors, calipers, and height gauges is required.
Ability to interpret and explain written and statistical data is required.
Attention to detail and communication skills are required.
Ability to manage time and prioritize work effectively is required.
Teamwork skills and confidentiality are required.
Ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches, and departmental contribution while being cost-sensitive is required.
Commitment to customer or employee service is required.

Responsibilities

Set up CNC milling or CNC lathe machines and run jobs on them, ensuring all parts meet manufacturing requirements.
Prepare computer-aided manufacturing files from computer-aided design files, prints, and verbal instructions.
Produce parts quickly and accurately within established guidelines.
Organize jobs and maintain material inventory.
Clean and perform general maintenance on milling or lathe machines and general shop equipment.
Inspect parts thoroughly and make decisions about part quality requirements.
Run jobs in a timely manner to ensure on-time delivery.
Adhere to departmental quality and safety standards.
Support daily production by identifying solutions for chronic issues and problems that production associates cannot resolve.
Ensure completion of operator preventive maintenance during the shift.

Desired Qualifications

Experience as a CNC milling or CNC lathe machine operator doing setup and having some understanding of programming.

Salary Range: 27.98 to 34.57 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

Join our team as a

Machinist I!

Weekday Shift: Mon. - Thur. (7am - 5 pm)

The CNC Machinist brings ideas to life by programming, setting up, and operating CNC milling machines to create precision prototype and production parts. Using Mastercam and advanced machining techniques, this role develops efficient CNC programs, optimizes setups, and delivers high-quality components that meet exact specifications. Working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams, the CNC Machinist solves complex machining challenges, drives continuous improvement, and plays a key role in turning innovative designs into reality.

What You Will Do:

Set up CNC milling or CNC lathe machines and run jobs on CNC milling and CNC lathe machines ensuring all parts meet tight manufacturing requirements.
Prepare CAM files from various sources to include CAD files, prints, and verbal instruction.
Provide quick turnaround of parts and accuracy within established guidelines.
Maintain organization of jobs and material inventory.
Perform cleaning and general maintenance on milling or lathe machines and general shop equipment.
Perform thorough part inspections and make appropriate decisions relative to part quality requirements.
Ensure jobs are run in a timely manner to ensure on-time delivery.
Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department.
Support daily production by identifying solutions for chronic issues and problems that cannot be resolved by production associates.
Responsible for ensuring completion of operator PMs during shift.

What It Takes:

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience as a CNC Milling or CNC lathe machine operator preferred doing setup and some understanding of programming
Knowledge of Machining in a prototype manufacturing setting or related experience and education.
Familiarity with the tools of the trade; Microsoft Office suite of products, SolidWorks, Mastercam and CAD/CAM.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments such as protractors, calipers, height gauges.
Ability to interpret and explain written and statistical data.
Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
Ability to manage time and prioritize work in an effective manner.
Highly developed, demonstrated teamwork skills.
Demonstrates a high degree of confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches, and departmental contribution while being cost-sensitive.
Commitment to customer or employee service.

What's 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 + Holiday Pay + 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!

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.

About the Company

Protolabs

Online-quoted digital manufacturing for prototyping

Protolabs delivers digital manufacturing services for rapid prototyping and low-volume production. Its core offerings include 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding, all accessible through an online quoting system that provides free design analysis within hours. The company leverages a global network of more than 250 vetted manufacturing partners to provide fast, scalable production with consistent quality. Unlike traditional shops, Protolabs combines an automated, online workflow with a large partner network to quickly move a concept from design to production, aiming to reduce development time and total costs. The goal is to help engineers, designers, and product developers bring ideas to market faster by pairing speed, cost efficiency, and responsive customer service with broad manufacturing capabilities.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Maple Plain, MN
Founded: 1999

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