Sr. Prototype Machinist (1st shift)

MicroPort • Arlington, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As Sr. Prototype Machinist, you will have mastered and acquired skills and tools necessary to fabricate and develop all custom and prototype components that are pertinent to the growth and future of MicroPort Orthopedics. You will specialize in the design, development and fabrication of jigs, fixtures, wax injection molds, and all custom components.

Requirements

• Excellent work habits, patience, confidence, and teamwork.
• Knowledge of speeds and feeds in relation to the type of material, cutting tool geometry and tool selection.
• Working knowledge of writing and proving out CNC programs with limited help from fellow machinists.
• Developed special skills in areas other than in the operation of machines, such as conversing and working closely with Custom and Prototype Development Engineers on new products or custom components.
• Ability to communicate his ideas and recommendations on a professional level.
• Understand and operate metrology equipment used to inspect your work.
• Good math skills and some knowledge of trigonometry to help in programming of CNC equipment.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Knowledge of all areas of manufacturing including heat treating, CAD/CAM, and all machining practices.
• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 8 years machining experience required
• Prior CNC programming experience required

Nice To Haves

• Prior prototype/special instrument/customs experience preferred
• Technical School Training

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and translate engineering drawings.
• Operate all required manual equipment, including mills, lathe, drill press, band saw, and have a good working knowledge of all CNC equipment.
• Plan and set up machining procedure required to product parts.
• Consistently machine parts with precise dimensions including tolerance of .0001.
• Envision the finished product and process of manufacturing a component from start to finish with limited help from the rest of the team.
• Perform work without the use of set-up sheets or tooling.
• Assist and instruct lower level machinists when needed and offer ideas and recommendations.
• Attend all courses as offered pertaining to the advancement of manufacturing or machining practices and machine shop applications.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Maternity Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Bereavement
• 401(k) (up to 4% match with vesting from day 1)
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED