Machinist Career Opportunities

About the role

The pilot metals development team at Applied Medical is expanding to Las Vegas, supporting the company's mission to advance minimally invasive surgery through precision manufacturing. This expansion involves executing high-tolerance work that supports medical device development and production.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and build tooling, molds, and dies to ensure fit and function meet dimensional and durability requirements.
• Program and optimize toolpaths, feeds, speeds, and workholding to achieve quality, throughput, and repeatability targets.
• Inspect parts using precision metrology and document results within quality systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to translate requirements into manufacturable solutions and support design-for-manufacturing feedback loops.
• Drive continuous improvement that enhances 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 such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and comparators.
• Understanding of GD&T principles and the ability to follow documented processes within a quality-regulated environment.
• Effective communication with engineering, quality, and manufacturing partners, with accurate documentation of work.
• Able to operate safely in shop, lab, and clean room environments as required, adhering to company safety rules and policies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range: $18 - 30+ / hour (Nevada).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and mentorship opportunities.
• Education reimbursement program.
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule.

Pay

Compensation range: $18 - 30+ / hour (Nevada).

Schedule

Hours vary based on department needs.