Lathe Machinist

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ABOUT US

Our climate controlled 31,000 square foot facility in Chelsea, MI specializes in medical grade plastics machining. A career with Orchid provides growth opportunities, a great benefits package including performance bonuses, insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and schedule flexibility. For more information, view our .

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A BRIEF OVERVIEW
The CNC Set Up Machinist contributes to the production of medical devices by operating and performing basic set ups of CNC machines. This position requires hands-on CNC lathe experience, including previous experience setting up and operating CNC lathes in a manufacturing environment.

The CNC Set Up Machinist must be able to identify X, Y, Z, and 0 coordinates and may operate multiple CNC machines simultaneously, including lathes and mills. Previous CNC machine set-up experience in a manufacturing environment is required, with CNC lathe set-up experience strongly preferred.

• Performs set up of 3 & 4 Axis CNC machines.
• Operates multiple machines simultaneously.
• Monitors the machine to ensure proper program performance.
• Completes shop work orders, inspection documentation, and daily maintenance sheets.
• Makes off sets and adjustments to machines with minimal supervision.
• Advocates for the health and safety of self, co-workers, customers, and the community.
• Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Completes all required training.
• Performs set up of 3, 4, and 5 Axis CNC machines.
• Operates multiple machines simultaneously.
• Monitors the machine to ensure proper program performance.
• Completes shop work orders, inspection documentation, and daily maintenance sheets.
• Makes off sets and adjustments to machines with minimal supervision.
• Advocates for the health and safety of self, co-workers, customers, and the community.
• Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Completes all required training.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Or Equivalent (Required)

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Lean Manufacturing Experience (Preferred)
• 2+ Years of machining experience in a manufacturing environment (Required)
• Experience Operating CNC Equipment/Machining (Required)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Machining Trade School (Preferred)
• CERTIFICATION-9-7306 Machining Trade School (Preferred)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS

• Problem Solving - Working Experience
• Machine Set Up - Extensive Experience
• Visual Quality Assurance - Working Experience
• GD&T - Extensive Experience
• Blueprint Reading - Extensive Experience
• Information Processing - Working Experience
• Quality Inspection Metrology Tools - Working Experience
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Working Experience
• Handwriting - Basic Knowledge
• Communication - Working Experience
• Data Entry - Working Experience
• Mathematical Ability - Basic Knowledge

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Noise - Frequently

CURRENT VERSION:  9 DATE LAST EDITED:  8/15/2022 11:19:03 AM

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity to work in a growing company

• Ability to help people live a longer, more active life

• Comprehensive benefit package

• Ability to work in an organization that values:

• • Integrity First: We do the right thing

  • Teamwork: We are one Orchid

  • Results: Our results matter

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug-screening based on position requirements

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

• Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify

At Orchid, we fully support a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, hair type, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions only pays fees for solicited presentations of job seekers submitted through our preferred vendor job board by recruiters, employment agencies, or other parties.