CNC Principal Swiss Machinist - 3rd Shift

CONMED Corporation • Largo, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Principal Machinist - PMO Factory focuses on Swiss Machines. Key duties include operating various advanced CNC machines and assisting with set-ups. The primary job function will be the operation of Swiss-centered machinery. This role requires the ability to follow written and verbal instructions, read basic blueprints or mechanical drawings, and recognize machining or manufacturing problems to produce defect-free parts while meeting production rates. Accurate measurement tasks using devices like calipers and micrometers are essential. A major area of responsibility will be the set-up and operation of a variety of production machinery to produce close-tolerance precision medical device parts, with an emphasis on verifying and validating new set-ups for production and first piece runs.

Requirements

• Ability to produce parts at maximum rates with zero defects
• Ability to optimize processes through continuous improvement efforts
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience operating advanced CNC production equipment. Examples of advanced equipment include Swiss machines with live tooling.
• Successful completion of the Principal Machinist Assessment.
• Currently employed as a CONMED CNC Sr Machinist.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, read basic blueprints or mechanical drawings.
• Accurately perform measurement tasks utilizing measurement devices such as calipers, micrometers, etc.

Responsibilities

• Operate various advanced CNC machines and assist with set-ups of CNC machines.
• Primary job function will be the operation of Swiss-centered machinery.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, read basic blueprints or mechanical drawings.
• Recognize machining or manufacturing problems to produce defect free parts while meeting production rates.
• Accurately perform measurement tasks utilizing measurement devices such as calipers, micrometers, etc.
• Set up and operation of a variety of production machinery to produce close-tolerance precision medical device parts, with an emphasis on verifying and validating new set-ups for production and first piece runs.
• Set up advanced CNC machinery such as 4 and 5 axis mills, Swiss machines, Lathes with live-tooling, etc. and operate advanced multi-axis CNC equipment, tools, and accessories for the fabrication and cutting of materials to process component parts.
• Maintain close tolerance dimensions while producing parts at the rates established for a given operation.
• Perform verification/validation of new set-up programs for new product or pre-production parts.
• Perform in-process and first piece inspection.
• Complete offset adjustments to multi-axis equipment to ensure product conforms to strict tolerance.
• Provides training and technical training to less experienced employees.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses
• Employee Referral Program incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed