CNC Support Tech
NashuaOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Installs, calibrates, and troubleshoots CNC milling equipment and probing systems to maximize machine uptime, quality, and operational efficiency.
About this role
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 Support Technician!
Onsite Monday - Friday from 3-11 pm in Nashua, NH.
In this hands-on role, you'll work with advanced CNC milling equipment, precision tooling, probing systems, and complex fixturing to ensure machines perform at their highest level. From machine setup and calibration to troubleshooting, tooling optimization, and process improvements, you'll play a critical role in maximizing quality, efficiency, and uptime.
You'll collaborate closely with operators and cross-functional teams, providing technical expertise on machine performance, tooling strategies, material changeovers, and equipment reliability. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, working with cutting-edge manufacturing technology, and making a direct impact on operational success every day.
What You Will Do:
What It Takes:
- Minimum High School diploma or equivalent Education
- 5 years of manual machining or CNC experience
- Experience with CNC digital work probe & tooling probes (set-up, replacement, recovery)
- Experience with troubleshooting & recovering CNC machine alarms
- Must be mechanically inclined
- Knowledge of CNC mill setup and operation
- Strong Problem-Solving skills
- Able to work safely with sharp & heavy objects (i.e. cutting tools, fixtures, etc.)
- Able to use required measuring instruments such as calipers, dial indicators, inspections cameras, etc.
- Able to perform consistent quality inspection of cutting tools
- Able to safely operate handheld and stationary power tools
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook etc.)
- Skilled in the use of measuring instruments such as indicators, gage blocks, dial bores, and inspection plate methods along with in-process inspection of precision machined parts
- Ability to work with close tolerances (0.0005”) of all processes
- Basic Knowledge of cutting feeds, speeds, and tool life
- Able to read and write in English along with ability to complete basic arithmetic
What Sets You Apart:
- Experience with cutting tools (drills, saws, grinders, etc)
- Experience with professional inspection & quality audits
- Experience with CNC digital work probe & tooling probes (set-up, replacement, recovery)
- Experience with troubleshooting & recovering CNC machine alarms
- Manual machining or CNC machining experience
- Experience with 3, 4 and 5 axis mill setup and operation
- Experience with Haas & Mazak machine tools
- Experience with Robot automation
- Manual machining experience
- Knowledge of basic CNC programming techniques
What's In It For You:
Skills
4th Axis Trunnion5th Axis TrunnionCalipersClamping VisesCNC MillingCNC Probe CalibrationDial BoresDial IndicatorsDigital ProbesExcelGage BlocksHAASInspection CamerasInspection Plate MethodsMazakMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordPneumaticsTooling ProbesVacuum Fixturing
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