Machinist, Plastics (3rd shift)

About the role

This is a 3rd shift position: 11:00pm-7:30am (Sunday evening-Friday morning). Shift Premium: 6% for 3rd shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple CNC/Manual machines such as mills and lathes.
• Manufacture medical devices that conform to specifications and all Quality Assurance requirements such as calipers, micrometers, coordinate measuring machines, optical comparators, air gages, surface roundness and finish analyzers.
• Achieve production quotas such as daily goals, team goals, and labor standards.
• Complete device history records accurately with minimal errors.
• Enter required production data into MicroPort business systems.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance including area cleaning.
• Set-up and operate multiple CNC/Manual machines such as mills, lathes, and multi-axis CNC’s.
• Perform auxiliary production operations such as, but not limited to inspection, metal finishing, robot operation, issuing / receiving raw materials and components.
• Work with Engineering staff to develop, prove out, and improve production processes.
• Communicate with peers, management, and other departments to ensure optimal efficiency is achieved.
• Train other machinists in core job duties.
• Lead 6S projects and implement improvements to the process.
• Participate in team events, as well as individually contribute, to improve production efficiencies.
• Participate in the interview process for prospective machinists.
• Maintain a strong machining knowledge base to ensure optimal performance in any and all areas that present business needs.

Requirements

• Some mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer application skills.
• Basic blueprint reading skills.
• Basic metrology / measuring skills.
• The ability to use measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers and other specialty tools used in machining processes.
• Minimal requirements for entry into the role are as follows:
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years or CNC Technical School Completion for Machinist I.
• 4 years or 2 years & CNC Technical School Completion for Machinist II.
• 5 years or 3 years & CNC Technical School Completion for Senior Machinist (only applies to internal candidates).

Qualifications

• A basic understanding of manufacturing machines, metal deburring, and plastic trimming is required.
• The ability to use units of measure in both metric and English is required.
• Demonstrate company core values.
• Quality focused with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic with a sense of urgency.
• Motivated self-starter that works well independently or within teams.

Skills

• Understanding units of measure in both metric and English.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing machines, metal deburring, and plastic trimming.
• Ability to use measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers and other specialty tools used in machining processes.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Maternity Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Bereavement
• 401(k) (up to 4% match with vesting from day 1)
• PTO
• Paid Holidays (10 each year)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance

Pay

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities.

Schedule

• 3rd shift: 11:00pm-7:30am (Sunday evening-Friday morning).