PDL CNC Prototype Machinist - The Toro Company

Job ID JR15347 Date posted 02/18/2026

The PDL CNC Prototype Machinist adjusts and operates lathes, milling machines, and computer numerically controlled machines, including 3D printers, to produce small quantities of prototype parts, temporary dies, models, and patterns in accordance with prints, sketches, or concepts.

Day Shift: Monday - Friday with flexible start times

Starting Pay: $32.52 – $40.67 per hour, based on experience

What Will You Do? 

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for the following: 

• Must determine correct processes, machining sequences, and tooling requirements.
• Must do own programming, editing, and offset adjustments on all CNC equipment.
• Must be able to visualize, design and produce work holding and / or special tools required during the machining process utilizing current CAD and CAM software systems that are active in the PDL.
• Must operate any auxiliary equipment required.
• Does layout work to assist in development or review of prints and parts.
• Must perform total preventative maintenance of associated equipment.
• Parts must be made to print and process specifications. 
• Responsible for own set-ups and inspection of parts produced. 
• Responsible for following safety rules, producing quality workmanship, and for good housekeeping in and around the work area. 
• Completion of all associated paper work and record keeping as required. 

What Do You Need? 

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.   
• Two or more years of proven machining experience. 
• Two or more years of proven CNC programming experience. 
• This position requires a minimum of 48 months of combined experience in machining and CNC programming to be proficient in all aspects of the job. 
• Core skills training in basic shop math, measuring tools, blueprint reading, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing or demonstrated equivalent knowledge is required. 
• Proven previous machining experience on engine lathes, standard milling machines, and grinders.  
• Additional classes:  CNC Progressional Training or demonstrated equivalent knowledge  and proven previous experience in CNC programming and equipment operation.  Must be capable of using advanced mathematics, geometry, tables and handbook formulas.   
• Knowledge in the use of respective inspection instruments required to inspect own parts.  
• Trade knowledge in areas such as tool and die, jig and fixture, etc. helpful. 

Other Job-Related Components: 

• INITIATIVE AND INGENUITY: A prototype machinist is required to organize own area, and use initiative and independent action in programming and setting up machines, developing work processes, fabricating required tooling, problem solving, and meeting parts delivery requirements. 

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position will require occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds. 

• ATTENTION AND CONCENTRATION: Employee will spend a high percentage of day in programming and machine set up.  Parts are produced to close tolerances.  This requires constant mental concentration and visual attention. 

• RESPONSIBILITY FOR EQUIPMENT OR PROCESS: Primary responsibility is for the care and maintenance of all machine shop equipment and associated tooling. Average cost for damage or repair of these items could be approximately $1,384.   

• RESPONSIBILITY FOR MATERIAL OR PRODUCT: Costs related to errors due to carelessness or inattention could be approximately $692. 

• RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS: An employee in this classification is primarily responsible for his/her own safety and others in the immediate work area. 

• RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: An employee in this position has no direct responsibility for the work of others. 

• WORKING CONDITIONS: Occasional exposure to noise. 

HAZARDS 

Work hazards associated with this position would include cuts and /or bruises, dermatitis and some exposure to exploding grinding wheels. 

Who Are We?  

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world-class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens to venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in.  With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place to build a career. 

At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment process for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a potential threat to job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.