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R&D Machinist II (Lathe/Mill-turn)
Protolabs
🇺🇸 United States
On-site
4 months ago
$31 – $41 / hour
- CNC
- CAD
- 5S
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- ITAR
- Health insurance
- Pension
4 months ago
Join our team as a Machinist II! Protolabs is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented, independent machinist to work directly with our CNC Engineering & manufacturing team(s). The role requires an elevated understanding of machining practices & principles (milling and turning). Candidates will often be reworking features/geometries on live production orders that were manufactured in our state of the art, ever evolving, automated CNC machining processes Shifts Monday -Friday
What you will do
- Independently produce CAD/CAM programs Via Master-Cam software
- Design quick & efficient fixturing/work holding solutions
- Setup/Operate Haas VF2 3-Axis CNC milling machines, Haas ST-30Y, and Integrex i-100 Bartac-S
- Maintain Engineering tooling & inventory
- Independently inspect/maintain QC conformance through small quantity production runs
- Perform cleaning and general maintenance on milling or machines and general shop equipment
- Continuously meet/provide observational feedback to MFG ENG & Production teams
- Leads the implementation of manufacturing best practices in partnership with Engineers
- Leads and facilitates continuous improvement changes (including 5S activities) alongside engineers through the implementation of projects to improve results
- Collaborate with engineers to investigate process issues to understand and determine root causes
- Coach, mentor, and trainer for other technicians. May provide training and instruction to other production personnel.
- Documents operating procedures and provide training and instructions to other production personnel.
- Supports projects related to new production equipment, process improvement, cost reductions, and new product introductions
- Troubleshoot production problems as needed. Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and quality issues. Identify potential design improvements and alternatives.
- Perform additional tasks, other duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
What it takes
- HS Diploma or Trade School Certification
- Minimum of 7 years of applicable manufacturing experience
- Ability to work independently or within a team, as an individual contributor in a fast-paced environment
- Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams
- Adept at handling multiple assignments in a timely manner to meet assigned deadlines
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work under limited supervision
- Capable of independently performing root cause analysis of situations and implementing corrective actions.
- Knowledge of new and emerging technologies in manufacturing
- Ideally fluent in PowerPoint & Excel
Bonus points for
- Completion of an Apprenticeship Program and/or extensive training in machining practices
- Technical or Vocational Certificate in CNC Machining, Machine Tool Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or similar
- Associate’s degree in advanced manufacturing Machine Tool Technology, or Mechanical Engineering Technology
- 7+ Years of applicable MFG Experience
- Experience working within an engineering or R&D environment
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 + 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!
R&D Machinist II (Lathe/Mill-turn) · Protolabs