CNC Estimating & Tool Pathing / DMD (Third Shift)
About The Position
The CNC Estimating & Tool Pathing / Digital Manufacturing Designer is responsible for using proprietary computer software to analyze customer supplied 3D CAD models and create digital files for manufacturing. This role operates on the third shift, Friday to Monday from 5pm to 3am, with some flexibility as long as overnight support is provided. Protolabs is a leader in digital manufacturing, hiring doers, makers, and creative thinkers with an entrepreneurial spirit. The company culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds, fostering a diverse team that is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate.
Requirements
- Experience with CAD/CAM software packages
- Ability to learn advanced proprietary graphical computer-aided analysis software
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to multitask and prioritize own workload
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to comprehend and follow printed and computer-screen instructions, and direction from supervisors or technical leads
- Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or foreign national granted refugee or asylee status due to ITAR regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or similar preferred
- Experience with CNC operated machines
- Experience with Haas machine tools
Responsibilities
- Create and send quotes/toolpaths using proprietary software and customer supplied CAD models
- Create Quality Control checks for manufacturing usage
- Resolve issues that prevent auto-quoting using organization’s internal software
- Develop and maintain knowledge of organizational processes in order to convey benefits and respond to inquiries from customers within quotes
- Proactively collaborate with internal resources as necessary to answer questions customers may have regarding our process, specific materials or CNC in general
- Provide assistance as needed to machine operators
- Assist in troubleshooting parts and part creation
- Consistently evaluates for best practice and improvement opportunities for self, team, and company
- Comply with all company quality and safety standards
- Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures
- Perform additional tasks as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
