CNC Machine Operator - Weekend Shift

Arthrex•Pendleton, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for CNC Machine Operators to support our Pendleton, SC manufacturing facility on Weekend Shift (Friday through Sunday, 6 am to 6 pm). The minimum requirement for CNC Operators is a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with at least 6 months of applicable experience. Additional years of experience and technical expertise are required for positions beyond an Operator I. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™. This posting is inclusive of all areas within CNC operations (Milling, Drilling, and Swiss Lathes). Successful candidates will be assigned to an area based off skill set and availability of positions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent AND 6 months of direct CNC experience
High School Diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of direct CNC machine experience
High School Diploma or equivalent AND 4 years of direct CNC machine experience
A desire to improve in all areas, and work as part of a team committed to safety, quality, and efficiency.
Attention to detail.
Successful completion of assigned curriculum within 180 days of hire/transfer which includes completing the Fundamentals of Manufacturing.
Basic computer literacy, basic math skills, a desire to improve in all areas, and work as part of a team committed to safety, quality, and efficiency.
CNC machines set up experience is preferred, use different types of measuring tools and perform all aspects of line clearance.
CNC machines set up experience is required, use different types of measuring tools and perform all aspects of line clearance.
Advanced computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

Additional years of experience and technical expertise are required for positions beyond an Operator I.

Responsibilities

Produce superior products following Arthrex Manufacturing Inc.
Troubleshoot and repair equipment when machine is not working properly.
With little to no supervision follow written process and operate a variety of CNC machines and special processes
Receives work order and verifies that the components are correct
Receives material and loads on bar feeder
Performs and records line clearance
Verifies the machine is running the correct program
Deburr parts as required
Measure parts for conformance to blueprint specifications using precision measuring instruments
Interact in a Manufacturing environment with a variety of personnel and shift changeover on a daily basis
Confirms that inspection process is kept at AQLS C=0. Example: check parts every 30 minutes
Maintains good quality and production output
Sort/rework parts as required
Assists out on other operations as required
Data entry in SAP system
Shows exceptional teamwork and interact in a Manufacturing environment with a variety of personnel and shift change over on a daily basis
Maintain their work area in a clean orderly condition and follows safety procedures
Report any safety or maintenance concerns to management immediately
Performs first cut-off
Returns all axis to the home position
Stops machine to change settings, replace tools and perform tool offsets
Recommends process improvements with supervisor or programming personnel to resolve problems
Adjusts bar feeder for proper size of material and performs a dry run without material; verifies material against work order for correct lot number
Performs first PC inspection when set-up is completed
Adjusts tools to meet blueprint specifications.
Downloads programs to the machine, dry run machine with no material and all tools in place
Monitors screen pages and machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media; verifies the correct program in the machine is running
Sets up multi axis lathes and milling machining centers; operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data
Demonstrates ability to streamline processes to increase productivity and quality
Installs and adjusts collects with proper pressure
Cleans and assembles all collect assemblies, removes or replaces fixture, collects and tools. Inspects old collects and guide brushes
Verifies correct tools against tool sheet and program; sets up any type of tool in the pre-setter and/or machine
Notifies programmers of issues and updates required for improvements
Support machine operators as assigned by Crew Coordinators and/or Supervisor
Production and pilot production jobs are set up consistently, timely and accurately
Ability to identify root cause of problems related to machine settings, tooling, fixturing and collets, and notifies to leadership and correct when authorized
Ability to drive others to exceed goals
Ability to identify programming, tool data sheets (TDS) and/or process data sheets (PDS) issues/discrepancies and notify Engineering
Assists crew coordinators and mentor lower level operators using effective training and troubleshooting methodology