CNC Programmer/ Applications Engineer
About The Position
Avalign produces innovative, high-performance, and cost-effective medical devices with a particular focus on high growth and ingenuity. Our team is growing quickly and proud of the fact that our custom-made devices continue to make a huge difference in the lives of medical professionals and their patients. Our employees are actively involved in the design, engineering and manufacture of technologically advanced medical devices that ensure that we meet our customer’s quality specifications for each product we produce. The CNC Programmer/Applications Engineer creates and/or edit programs and set up sheets used in the operation of CNC lathes and mills. Design fixtures, maintain data and records for the programming area.
Requirements
- AS Degree in Manufacturing Technology preferred or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 4 years of experience working with various CAD/CAM software packages (Esprit/MasterCAM & Solidworks preferred).
- Minimum 8 years of experience working with CNC equipment in a manufacturing environment. Medical device manufacturing experience is a plus.
- Experience with various inspection methods including mechanical inspection and CMM inspection.
- Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite, CAD, CAM)
Nice To Haves
- Medical device manufacturing experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Accurately and consistently document all performed tasks on appropriate records (work orders, inspection sheets, maintenance logs, etc).
- Inspect documents for previously completed operation sign off and verify part counts before beginning any manufacturing operation. Do not proceed if discrepancies are found.
- Perform required maintenance checks of equipment before beginning any manufacturing operation. Do not proceed if problems are found.
- Prior to use, ensure measuring equipment has been calibrated, is not beyond calibration date, and is in good working condition.
- Follow established protocol to maintain ID & traceability of product and documentation. Do not perform operation if ID is questionable.
- Reference applicable drawings, specifications, and Manufacturing Process Instructions before beginning any manufacturing operation.
- Follow department Standard Process Instructions.
- Provide responsive support in the production of close tolerance components.
- Resolve machining related quality issues.
- Create, modify, and verify programs for all shop equipment.
- Design and program work holding fixtures for varying levels of production.
- Reduce component cycle time by optimizing programs, cutting tools, and fixturing.
- Create and maintain process documentation for legacy products.
- Research, test, and implement new cutting tool, work holding, and programming technology.
- Ensure all new CNC programs introduced comply with and support product flow through the facility.
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation and 10 observed paid holidays per year
- Employer funded Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Employer funded STD and LTD insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Great 401(k) with company match
- Generous employee referral bonus program
- Working for a thriving, performance-based company that values promoting from within and career advancement
- Temperature controlled environment
- Community involvement investing and giving back to the community
- Additional free resources such as travel assistance, EAP, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
