Machinist Career Opportunities

About the role

The pilot metals development team at Applied Medical supports the advancement of minimally invasive surgery by manufacturing precision metal components and tooling used in medical device development and production. Careers on this team directly impact product quality, speed to market, and design-for-manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture precision parts for pilot builds and product launches using CNC milling, CNC turning, EDM (wire/sinker), grinding, progressive stamping, and related processes.
• Program and optimize toolpaths, feeds, speeds, and workholding to achieve quality, throughput, and repeatability targets.
• Build and maintain tooling, molds, and dies; troubleshoot fit and function to meet dimensional and durability requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings and models; apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing to ensure design intent and tolerance stack-ups are met.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to translate requirements into manufacturable solutions and support design-for-manufacturing feedback loops.
• Inspect parts using precision metrology; document results and maintain records within medical device quality systems.
• Improve processes through continuous improvement practices that enhance quality, safety, and cycle time.

Requirements

• Foundational machining or fabrication knowledge across CNC milling or turning, EDM, grinding, stamping, toolmaking, or mold making.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and use precision measurement tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, height gauges, comparators).
• Understanding of GD&T principles and follows documented processes within a quality-regulated environment.
• Effective communication with engineering, quality, and manufacturing partners; documents work accurately.
• Ability to operate safely in shop, lab, and clean room environments as required; adheres to company safety rules and policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in precision machining or fabrication.
• Knowledge of GD&T principles.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good communication skills.
• Safe working habits.

Skills

• Proficiency in CNC milling and turning operations.
• Experience with EDM wire/sinker, grinding, and progressive stamping.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range: $18 - $30+ / hour (California).
• Training and mentorship opportunities.
• On-campus wellness activities.
• Education reimbursement program.
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.

Pay

Competitive compensation range: $18 - $30+ / hour (California).

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Training and mentorship opportunities.
• On-campus wellness activities.
• Education reimbursement program.
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.

Applied Medical Offers

• Vertically integrated development, allowing teams to design, build, test, and refine products within a single organization.
• Career pathways across technical, operational, and leadership roles, supporting long-term growth and skill development.
• Fast feedback loops between engineering, quality, and manufacturing that accelerate learning and improve execution.
• Mission-driven work that directly supports technologies used in minimally invasive surgical procedures.
• A collaborative culture that values craftsmanship, accountability, continuous improvement, and shared ownership of results.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applied Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), or sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws in the locations where Applied Medical operates.