Co-op

Tegra Medical•Franklin, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Co-Op Student Opportunity at Tegra Medical involves operating computer numerical control (CNC) machines, including CNC infeed/thrufeed centerless grinding machines, CNC surface grinding machines, EDM cutting Machines, and Electromechanical Cutoff machines. The role requires maintaining awareness of close tolerance parts, using various measuring equipment, and following standard operating procedures. Responsibilities also include operating secondary equipment and performing other necessary functions within the department.

Requirements

Graduate, HS student currently enrolled in a vocational school in manufacturing/machining or engineering discipline required.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Follow written and verbal instructions and capable of meeting deadlines.
Good manual dexterity and ability to use measurement and inspection tools.
Reliable, show good work habits, adherence to attendance requirements, strong workmanship and a positive attitude are required.
Ability, desire and flexibility to perform a variety of machining operations and other functions within manufacturing as needed.

Nice To Haves

1 to 3 years’ experience in a small device manufacturing environment is preferred.
Experience operating equipment is helpful.
Experience in medical device manufacturing, aerospace, machinery, metals are desired.

Responsibilities

Operate machines, achieving specifications including quality and throughput.
Implement continuous improvement activities.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Perform ERP system transactions.
Perform required daily maintenance to equipment and tools.
Work from procedures and traveler operation sequences to achieve product specification per print.
Monitor and observe machine operations to detect malfunctions.
Ensure work piece is properly indicated with in the required specification if necessary for the machine you are running.
Be sure that all coolant lines are properly adjusted.
Monitor process and specifications.
Notify supervisor and/or department Lead Person of discrepancies.
Perform your own inspection during machine set up.
Once part dimensions are confirmed and you've completed your first piece verification, a second employee will verify your first piece (a last piece verification will need to be performed by a second employee as well).
Communicate with co-workers, members of other shifts, technical leader, team leader and/or supervisor to transfer and receive instructions and information.
Perform 1st piece and In-process inspections.
Record measurements per inspection plans and methods indicated.