CNC Programmer (Second Shift)
Protolabs · Nashua, NH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 6 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Protolabs (industrial) in Nashua, NH. In this hands-on role, you'll validate and optimize programs through machine setup, testing, and production runs, helping bring innovative prototype components to life in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- CNC, Tooling
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in New Hampshire: typical posted base $57k–$92k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 26 manufacturing technician openings in New Hampshire, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
New Hampshire plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 25 other live manufacturing postings in New Hampshire.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 65%
- FDA / GMP 42%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 31%
- Lean 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Protolabs in Nashua
1 other open role at this site.
- Senior Quality Engineer · Quality · Senior
Full description from ProtolabsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You Will Do
- ◆Develop and create CNC programs for CNC Milling machines for quality, cost, or tooling efficiency
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Be yourself at Protolabs
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 Programmer
Shift: Monday - Friday (2 - 10 pm) in Nashua, NH
The CNC Programmer plays a critical role in transforming concepts into reality by developing precision CNC programs using Mastercam and other CAM software. In this hands-on role, you'll validate and optimize programs through machine setup, testing, and production runs, helping bring innovative prototype components to life in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Setup sheet creation and revision
Approval of CNC programs, revisions, and documentation
Provide technical support to Project Engineers, Supervisors, Estimators and CNC Machinists for CNC program creation and/or modification
Prepare CAM files from various sources to include CAD files, prints, and verbal instruction
Set up CNC milling machines and run parts as needed
Review customer documentation for errors and work with Estimators, Operations Manager, Quality, or customers to correct prior to manufacturing
Perform other related duties as assigned .
What You Bring
2+ years of experience as a CNC Programmer required
5+ years of experience as a setup Machinist or Lathe Machinist required
Mastercam experience is required .
High School Diploma or equivalent
Base level of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) .
Self-starter capable for developing quick and accurate turnaround of programs within established guidelines .
Ability to manage time and problem solve in a fast-paced environment of constant change .
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while providing excellent customer service .
Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools to ensure correct tolerances .
Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches, and departmental contribution while being cost-sensitive .
High standard of attention to detail .
What Sets You Apart
- •MasterCam and CamWorks experience
What's In It For You
- •We offer a competitive salary and total rewards package
- •We offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:
- •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
- •You will receive at least 3 weeks of PTO + Wellness + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours
- •401k with company match and immediate vest
- •Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate
- •Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
- •And More!