Conventional Machinist I

Alphatec Spine • Carlsbad, CA

11h • $24 - $28

About The Position

Performs duties to set up and operate conventional machines and welders in a safe, clean, and productive environment. The role produces prototypes and small runs of parts with medium to high complexity, including close-tolerance components made from titanium, plastic, and stainless steel. It also involves maintaining equipment and measuring tools, keeping the work area safe and clean, and sharpening cutting tools as required. The machinist must be able to work with minimal supervision or direction and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience with manual mills and lathes.
• TIG welding certification and/or training required.
• Ability to appropriately fixture and TIG weld stainless steel components using a manual torch.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and written or verbal instructions.
• Basic general machine shop mathematics.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to set up and run close-tolerance parts using standard shop machine tools.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Fixture and TIG weld stainless steel components using a manual torch.
• Set up and operate conventional milling and lathe machines to produce prototypes and small runs of parts with medium to high complexity.
• Set up and run close-tolerance machined parts made from titanium, plastic, and stainless steel using standard shop machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, and surface grinders.
• Maintain machines, measuring tools, and other equipment; sharpen cutting tools as required.
• Keep the work area safe and clean.
• Read and understand blueprints, sketches, and written or verbal instructions.
• Use standard shop measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and optical comparators.
• Work with minimal supervision or direction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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