Machinist (3rd shift)

MicroPort Orthopedics•Lakeland, TN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Machinist, you will work with tools, fixtures, and machines to manufacture medical devices from setup to operation. A working knowledge of manual machines (i.e., mills, lathes, grinders) and the ability to operate computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines is utilized to produce large volumes of medical devices made from metals, plastics or other materials.

Requirements

Some mechanical aptitude.
Basic computer application skills.
Basic blueprint reading skills.
Basic metrology / measuring skills.
Ability to read and write in English.
Ability to operate within and sustain an organized work environment.
Demonstrate company core values.
Quality focused with a strong attention to detail.
Strong work ethic with a sense of urgency.
Motivated self-starter that works well independently or within teams.
Ability to understand units of measure in both metric and English; must be able to convert between the two.
A basic understanding of manufacturing machines, metal deburring, and plastic trimming is required.
The ability to use measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers and other specialty tools used in machining processes is required.
Machinist I: 2 years or CNC Technical School Completion.
Machinist II: 4 years or 2 years & CNC Technical School Completion.
Senior Machinist (only applies to internal candidates): 5 years or 3 years & CNC Technical School Completion.
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Technical School Training

Responsibilities

Operate multiple CNC/Manual machines such as mills and lathes.
Manufacture medical devices that conform to specifications and all Quality Assurance requirements such as calipers, micrometers, coordinate measuring machines, optical comparators, air gages, surface roundness and finish analyzers.
Attain production quotas such as daily goals, team goals, and labor standards.
Complete device history records accurately with minimal errors.
Enter required production data into MicroPort business systems.
Perform routine preventive maintenance including area cleaning.
Set-up and operate multiple CNC/Manual machines such as mills, lathes, and multi-axis CNC’s.
Perform auxiliary production operations such as, but not limited to inspection, metal finishing, robot operation, issuing / receiving raw materials and components.
Work with Engineering staff to develop, prove out, and improve production processes.
Communicate with peers, management, and other departments to ensure optimal efficiency is achieved.
Train other machinists in core job duties.
Lead 6S projects and implement improvements to the process.
Be proficient in the set up and operation of at least 3 different types of machines in 3 different work centers.
Participate in team events, as well as individually contribute, to improve production efficiencies.
Participate in the interview process for prospective machinists.
Maintain a strong machining knowledge base to ensure optimal performance in any and all areas that present business needs.