CNC Machinist (Levels II - III) - Wisconsin

🔎At a Glance

• Company: Prototek Digital Manufacturing
• Location: Eau Claire, WI
• Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
• Pay Range: $26.00 – $34.00/hr (based on experience)
• Shift: 2nd Shift (4x10s, Mon–Thurs)
• Overtime: Available
• Experience Level: Mid / Senior
• Work Authorization: U.S. Person status required (ITAR compliance)

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Why This Role Exists

Prototek continues to grow its high-precision prototyping and short-run production capabilities in Eau Claire. This role supports increased customer demand across aerospace, medical, defense, and commercial programs.

As a CNC Machinist at Prototek, you’ll work on challenging, non-repetitive parts where quality, problem-solving, and craftsmanship truly matter.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Set up and operate CNC mills and CNC lathes
• Machine parts to tight tolerances (±0.001” and tighter)
• Run high-mix, low-volume prototype and short-run jobs
• Load, edit, and optimize CNC programs
• Select tooling, design fixtures, and calculate feeds/speeds
• Perform first-article and in-process inspections
• Collaborate with engineering, programming, and project teams
• Mentor junior machinists and contribute to job planning

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Machines, Controls & Software

Machines: Doosan, Mazak, Haas, DMG Mori, Hurco
Controls: Fanuc, Mazatrol
CAM Software: Mastercam, Surfcam (or similar)
Inspection Tools: Calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators

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What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Level II: 2+ years of CNC machining and setup experience
• Level III: 3+ years of advanced CNC machining and programming
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills
• Experience with CNC mills and/or lathes
• Comfortable troubleshooting machining and setup issues

Preferred (Not Required):

• CAM programming experience (Mastercam / Surfcam)
• Exposure to 5-axis machining
• ERP system experience
• Trade school certificate or machining degree

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Materials You’ll Work With

• Aluminum
• Stainless Steel
• Titanium
• Inconel
• Plastics and engineered materials

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Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Prototek Eau Claire because:

• Clean, climate-controlled precision shop
• Interesting prototype and short-run work (not button-pushing)
• $5,000 sign-on bonus + shift premium
• Modern machines, tooling, and inspection equipment
• Supportive team culture focused on innovation and improvement
• Clear paths for growth into advanced machining or programming

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

• CNC Machinist II: $26.00 – $29.00/hr
• CNC Machinist III: $28.00 – $34.00/hr
• 2nd Shift Premium: Additional 10%
• Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays
• 401(k): With company match
• Relocation Assistance: Available

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Interested CNC Machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.
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