CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift (Mastercam / Surfcam) Menomonie, WI

At a Glance

• Company: Prototek Digital Manufacturing
• Location: Menomonie, WI (On-site)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Pay Range: $29.00 - $33.00/hr (based on experience)
• Shift: 2nd Shift (Mon-Thurs, 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM)
• Overtime: As Needed
• Experience Level: Mid-Level (2+ years)
• Work Authorization: U.S. Person status required (ITAR compliance)

Why This Role Exists

This role exists due to continued growth in Prototek's high-mix, low-volume machining operations. As demand increases across aerospace, medical, defense, and commercial sectors, this position plays a key role in delivering precision prototype and production components with speed, quality, and consistency.

The Work You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Set up and operate CNC mills and/or CNC lathes
• Program parts using 2D and 3D toolpaths (Mastercam and/or Surfcam)
• Load, run, and edit CNC programs at the machine
• Select tooling, set offsets, and establish workholding
• Run high-mix, low-volume jobs with varying complexity
• Modify programs to improve cycle times and part quality
• Design fixtures and calculate feeds, speeds, and depths of cut
• Perform first-article and in-process inspection
• Troubleshoot machining issues and make real-time adjustments
• Support and mentor less-experienced machinists
• Collaborate with Project Managers on quoting and job planning

Machines, Controls & Software

Machines: CNC Mills and Lathes (Haas, Mazak, Doosan, Hurco)
Controls: Fanuc, Mazatrol
CAM Software: Mastercam, Surfcam
Inspection Tools: Calipers, micrometers, indicators, height gauges

Materials You'll Work With

• Aluminum
• Stainless Steel
• Alloy Steel
• Titanium
• Inconel
• Plastics

What We're Looking For

Required:

• 2+ years of CNC machining and programming experience
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T understanding
• Experience with CNC mills and/or lathes
• Proficiency in Mastercam and/or Surfcam
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple jobs in a fast-paced environment

Preferred (Not Required):

• Experience with multi-axis machining
• Fixture design experience
• ERP system familiarity
• Prototype or high-mix job shop experience

Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Prototek because:

• Clean, organized, professional shop environment
• High-mix, low-volume work (no repetitive production grind)
• Modern machines and strong tooling support
• Competitive pay + 10% shift differential
• Real opportunities to grow into programming and leadership roles
• A team that respects skilled machinists

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

• Pay Range: $29.00 - $33.00/hr
• Shift Differential: % for 2nd Shift
• Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM
• Overtime: As needed

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with match (100% of first 3%, 50% of 4-5%)
• PTO starting at 80 hours + paid holidays
• Education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career advancement opportunities

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