Staff Technol, Machinist (2nd Shift)

Edwards Lifesciences•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

Provides technical and function-specific knowledge to support machinist activities. Programs, sets up, and operates manual and/or CNC equipment to create, refine, and repair parts, tooling, and devices. Troubleshoots equipment and output errors, adjusts parameters, verifies tolerances against drawing specifications, and collaborates with Engineering on process changes and complex work. The role also supports work-order planning, materials and vendor coordination, equipment maintenance, and the development of other technicians. This position works Monday through Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. It requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 15 years of related experience, or an associate's degree or equivalent with 13 years of related experience. CNC and micromachining experience are required. Prior manufacturing and/or medical device experience is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 15 years of related experience, or an associate's degree or equivalent and 13 years of related experience.
Required experience in CNC and micromachining.
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, including the ability to create presentations, influence, and convey recommendations.
Knowledge of problem-solving methodology, root-cause analysis, and Good Documentation Practices.
Strong computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite; CAD skills if applicable.
Extensive knowledge of validation and improvement of automated equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
Knowledge of material compatibility in the proposed use environment.
Ability to execute project-management fundamentals.
Extensive knowledge of routine preventive maintenance of production equipment.
Extensive knowledge of electrical, mechanical, electronic, pneumatic, and controls systems.
Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines for department clean-room medical-device manufacturing.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing and Good Documentation Practices in a medical-device environment.
Ability to work independently on complex projects, develop work instructions, and guide the development of other technicians.
Adherence to company rules and requirements, including pandemic protocols and Environmental Health & Safety rules, and taking adequate measures to prevent injuries and pollution and protect the environment.
On-time arrival, regular attendance without excessive absenteeism, and ability to work a full shift or longer work period.

Nice To Haves

15 years of previous experience in manufacturing and/or medical-device experience.

Responsibilities

Program, set up, and operate specified manual and/or CNC equipment to create, refine, and repair parts, tooling, and devices.
Troubleshoot output errors and adjust machine parameters to achieve desired results while following Good Manufacturing and Good Documentation Practices.
Verify that completed work meets drawing tolerances and specifications, and collaborate with Engineering to devise process changes.
Review work orders, priorities, work instructions, SOPs, engineering drawings, work documents, plans, and specifications for completeness and accuracy; follow up with vendors on complex requests.
Contact third-party providers to obtain materials and services needed to complete machining work orders; maintain adequate work-area supplies and equipment and order materials when required.
Troubleshoot equipment and recommend maintenance to limit downtime and keep production on schedule.
Perform preventive maintenance on complex production equipment to support optimal operation.
Coach, guide, and mentor lower-level technicians and set up equipment to support entry-level technicians.
Collaborate with Engineering on complex drawings, specifications, and materials to achieve the desired output.
Arrive on time, maintain regular attendance without excessive absenteeism, and work a full shift or longer work period.
Maintain general work-area housekeeping, attend procedural training, keep current with EH&S requirements, and follow applicable local, state, and federal machine-operation compliance guidelines.
Complete other incidental duties as assigned.