CNC Programmer, Machining

About the Role

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions provides solutions for orthopedic implant procedures enabling a longer, active life. The Lansing facility specializes in the forging and machining of hip and knee implants across our 3 campus. The CNC Programmer is responsible for writing programs for the CNC machines according to customer specifications to manufacture product.

What You Will Do

• Generate efficient toolpath utilizing supplied CAD models.
• Modify models as required to generate stable toolpath.
• Develop manufacturing processes ensuring process stability and repeatability.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and support manufacturing to resolve these issues.
• Troubleshoot and identify machine problems.
• Use Unigraphics and MasterCAM modeling as required to generate and modify part and die models.
• Use Unigraphics and MasterCAM programming as required to generate toolpath for parts and fixtures.
• Utilize inspection equipment as required to measure parts.
• Create/edit programs to ensure processes are complete and quality of parts are met.
• Design fixtures for manufacturing production and prototype using the software SolidWorks.
• Assist with maintaining CNC program directory up to date.
• Provide CNC Programming Training to CNC Operators and other Programmers.
• Perform changes per engineer change request (ECR) and engineer change order (ECO) process work instructions.
• Create tool paths from prints and models.
• Evaluate jobs for correct method of manufacturing.
• Program jobs to CAD file or print.

Qualifications

• High School Or Equivalent (Preferred)
• Associates (Preferred)
• 5+ years of experience programming, tooling, and operating manual and CNC equipment (Required)

Skills

• Blueprint Reading - Extensive Experience
• Computer-aided Design (CAD) - Working Experience
• Machine Set Up - Extensive Experience
• Manufacturing Equipment - Extensive Experience
• Programming - Extensive Experience
• Problem Solving - Extensive Experience
• Tool and Die Design - Working Experience
• Multi-axis Machining - Extensive Experience

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Occasionally
• Must be able to move about the inside of the building - Frequently
• Must be able to move equipment around the building - Rarely
• Must be able to position oneself and move under/around/over equipment - Rarely
• Must be able to handle/adjust/inspect/position various items and equipment - Frequently
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Occasionally
• Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects - Frequently

Working Conditions

• Noise - Frequently

Benefits

• 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