CNC Technician II

CNC Technician II

Full-time | Permanent | Hourly

Hobson & Motzer is now part of Vantedge Medical. Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe.

Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it. Hobson & Motzer is a vertically integrated manufacturer of precision metal components and assemblies serving the needs of the medical device market and other advanced industries.

We operate two manufacturing plants with primary operations—and headquarters—centrally located in Durham, CT; our Advanced Manufacturing Center is just a few miles away in Wallingford, CT. Join an organization that has a reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation, and expertise. Our employees use their creativity and talent to invent new solutions, meet new demands, and offer the most effective services and solutions in the industry.

This position performs start of shifts and daily cutter maintenance procedures on CNC milling machines in a production atmosphere.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively set-up and tear-down tools and fixtures in accordance to established procedures; maintains accurate setup and production records per company standards.
• Troubleshoot fixture, tooling, and production part problems as they are encountered.
• Works with Quality Control to be sure all dimensions and processes are in conformance by using precision inspection equipment to verify work and fixtures.
• Perform start of shift and daily maintenance procedures on production equipment.
• Reset production equipment and robots if malfunctions occur; works with key personnel to develop intermediate skills to work with automation including robot points and frames.
• Monitor machine coolant/oil quality/ levels / predictive maintenance programs as required.
• Analyze Problem Reports and make appropriate machine adjustments.
• Confer with key personnel to resolve machine malfunctions and production issues.
• Replaces dull or broken cutters, and pre-stages tools while machines are operating.
• Keeps accurate and timely records on the Computer Maintenance Software (CMS).
• Maintains an organized, clean and safe work environment by following 6S standards.

Requirements:

• High School or Technical School Diploma, or General Education Degree (GED) preferred;
  Three to five years of related experience and/or training; or combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, part drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions,
• Ability to calculate basic math, use fractions, decimals and percent and apply basic concepts of geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions