Night Shift - Machine Operator

Engineered Medical Systems (EMS) is a full‑service medical device manufacturer dedicated to precision, innovation, and quality. From our state‑of‑the‑art facilities, we specialize in precision machining, complex assembly, and advanced manufacturing technologies—all tailored to meet the rigorous standards of the medical industry. Beyond our technical capabilities, EMS fosters a collaborative and quality‑driven culture where craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and team empowerment are at the core of everything we do.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we take pride in cultivating a workplace that values integrity, accountability, and shared success. Our services span prototype development, design verification and validation, full‑scale production, and custom solutions. With a team‑focused approach, we enhance design functionality, manufacturability, and product reliability—bringing premium medical devices to market with confidence and care.

Machine Operator will perform basic operation on CNC equipment (i.e. Mills, Lathes, Swiss, EDM, Mill/Turn) to manufacture medical components from raw materials.

Responsibilities

• Operates machines.
• Inspect product per the inspection plan. Learn to deburr parts, if needed.
• Inspect cutting tools for sharpness and continued use.
• Report damaged or spent tooling to Supervisor or machine shop manager for repair/replace.
• Report any non‑conforming parts to Supervisor.
• Closely monitor machine operation, detect malfunctions or out of tolerance features, make any necessary adjustments.
• Maintain machining area for cleanliness and minor preventive maintenance (i.e., Coolant levels).
• Record production through Job Boss system.
• Check to ensure all documentation (routers, inspection sheets, scrap tickets, etc.) is filled in correctly and completely following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Take pride in your workmanship and make it your goal to produce a quality product every time.
• Support the EMS Quality Policy and Quality Objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of a High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred. Enrollment in a verified vocational school in machine shop training preferred.
• Have a basic knowledge of machining techniques.
• Ability to understand basic measuring equipment including mics, calipers, comparators, and indicators.
• Be able to read and understand the Router.
• Understand the Data Collection System.
• Have an understanding of relevant Safety requirements.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in the English language.

Restrictions

• Ability to bend, stoop, grip, reach and lift up to 40 lbs. on a repetitive basis.
• Able to stand the majority of the shift to perform duties.