Machinist Assistant - Ortho Mills

rms Company is a manufacturer of life-saving device components, where quality is the focus in every aspect of operations. Our state-of-the-art facility and employees set us apart from the competition.

About the role

The Machinist Assistant/Kitter assembles tool boxes for the manufacturing floor according to kitting procedures. Strong organizational skills, multitasking ability, and understanding of the production schedule are essential. This role requires communication with tool crib personnel, management, and machinists to promote continuous workflow.

Responsibilities

• Assemble tooling boxes and all paperwork for jobs running on the manufacturing floor.
• Manage the kitting process: part programs, set-up sheets, records, and inventory.
• Assemble tooling boxes per the set-up sheet.
• Update documentation throughout the process—before, during, and after the job is completed.
• Inspect tools, new and returned, using a microscope and other inspection equipment.
• Responsible for inventory of tools and resolving shortage issues and discrepancies.
• Maintain daily logs and reports necessary to the kitting procedure.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Requirements

• Understand the operations and tooling applications of CNC machines.
• Prior knowledge of cutting tools.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• High school diploma.
• One year of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Schedule

1st shift: Monday - Thursday, 5:30 am - 3:30 pm.

Pay

USD $17.00 - USD $23.41 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Profit sharing.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Onsite medical clinic.
• Paid parental leave (30+ hours/week).
• Monthly social events.
• Annual Employee Appreciation Week.
• Volunteer opportunities.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program with incentives.
• Discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service).
• 24/7 employee assistance program with five confidential visits to a licensed counselor at no cost.
• Employee death benefit.
• Employee sick and safe leave.
• Accident and critical illness benefits (30+ hours/week).
• Optional employee, spouse, and child life insurance (30+ hours/week).
• Company-provided life insurance (30+ hours/week).

Benefits vary based on hours worked per week (20+ or 30+ hours). Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.