CNC Machinist (Third Shift)

What you will do

• Responsible for setting 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.
• Responsible for 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.
• Must have a basic understanding of blueprint reading and geometric tolerances and how they relate to the finished part.
• 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.
• Follows all processes and procedures during the shift, escalates problem areas to shift team lead/supervisor as appropriate.
• Support daily production by identifying solutions for chronic issues and problems that cannot be resolved by production associates.
• Responsible for maintaining a neat and organized production area consistent with Protolabs housekeeping standards.
• Responsible for working in a safe manner consistent with Protolabs policies.
• Self-starter capable of dealing with a variety of tasks in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Responsible for ensuring completion of operator PMs during shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What it takes