CNC Programmer (Third Shift) at Proto Labs in Nashua, United States

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

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

Mastercam experience is .

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!

$30.38 - $39.04 an hour

Plus, a shift differential of $3.40!

Protolabs offers a competitive total rewards package, and compensation mix vary based on position, such as base wage, as well as other earnings including incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, job function, work experience, specialized skills, training, education, and certifications.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

CNC Programmer (Third Shift)

Job Description - CNC Programmer (Third Shift)