CNC Machinist II- 2nd Shift Menomonie, WI

🔎At a Glance

• Company: Prototek Digital Manufacturing
• Location: Menomonie, WI (On-site)
• Job Type: Full-Time

• Pay Range: $29.00- $35.00/hr +10% diff

  <<< this is 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:

• Setup and operate CNC mills and/or lathes for intermediate to complex jobs
• Select machines, tooling, fixtures, and materials based on project requirements
• Modify existing programs to improve efficiency and quality
• Design custom fixtures and calculate speeds, feeds, and depths of cut
• Perform dimensional and visual inspections using precision measuring tools
• Support less-experienced machinists with technical guidance
• Collaborate with Project Managers on job scope, timing, and quoting

Machines, Controls & Software

Machines: CNC Mills and Lathes (Haas, Mazak, Doosan, Hurco)
Controls: Fanuc, Mazatrol
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 set up and operating machining
• Proficiency in print reading, GD&T, and high-tolerance machining
• 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

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• 9 paid Holidays annually
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) match: 100% of 3% and 50% for 4% and 5%
• Education reimbursement program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive pay scale
• Paid time off (PTO) starting at 80 hours with annual increase for each year of service

Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.
👉 Apply Now or Save This Job to come back later.