CNC Machine Operator III - Drill Cell​/Grinding - Weekend Shift

Overview

Requisition : 62895
Title: CNC Machine Operator III - Drill Cell/Grinding - Weekend Shift
Division: Arthrex Manufacturing Inc (US02)
Location: Pendleton, SC

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education. Arthrex Manufacturing is actively searching for a CNC Machine Operator III to produce quality medical instruments in accordance with Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. procedures in a safe and effective manner to exceed customers  needs. This position will be for Weekend Shift (Friday through Sunday, 6 am to 6 pm).

Successful candidates must possess a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and at least 4 years of relevant CNC experience. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better.

Main Objective: To produce superior products, troubleshoot and repair equipment when the machine is not working properly.

• Follow written process and operate a variety of CNC machines and special processes with little to no supervision
• Receive work orders and verify components are correct
• Receive material and load on bar feeder
• Perform and record line clearance
• Verify the machine is running the correct program
• Deburr parts as required
• Measure parts for conformance to blueprint specifications using precision measuring instruments
• Interact in a Manufacturing environment with a variety of personnel and shift changeover on a daily basis
• Ensure inspection processes are kept at required levels (AQL S C=0) and perform checks (example: every 30 minutes)
• Maintain quality and production output; sort/rework parts as required
• Assist other operations as required
• Data entry in SAP system
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area and follow safety procedures
• Report safety or maintenance concerns to management immediately
• Perform first cut-off, return axes to home position, and stop machine to change settings, replace tools and perform tool offsets
• Recommend process improvements with supervisor or programming personnel to resolve problems
• Adjust bar feeder for proper material size and perform dry runs; verify material against work order
• Perform first PC inspection after setup and adjust tools to meet blueprint specifications
• Download programs to the machine; perform dry run with no material and verify all tools are in place
• Monitor machine operation and malfunctions; verify the correct program is running
• Set up multi-axis lathes and milling centers; run trials to verify accuracy
• Demonstrate ability to streamline processes to increase productivity and quality
• Install and adjust collects with appropriate pressure; clean and assemble collect assemblies, replace fixtures and tools; inspect old collects and guide brushes
• Verify correct tools against tool sheets and program; set up tools in pre-setter and/or machine
• Notify programmers of issues and updates needed for improvements
• Support other machine operators as assigned by Crew Coordinators or Supervisor
• Ensure production and pilot production jobs are set up consistently, timely and accurately
• Identify root causes related to machine settings, tooling, fixturing and collets; notify leadership and correct when authorized
• Drive others to exceed goals; identify programming, tool data sheets (TDS) and/or process data sheets (PDS) issues and notify Engineering
• Mentor lower level operators using effective training and troubleshooting methods

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 4 years of direct CNC machine experience or equivalent vocational education required

CNC machine setup experience is required; ability to use different measuring tools and perform all aspects of line clearance. Advanced computer literacy. A desire to improve in all areas and work as part of a safety-, quality-, and efficiency-focused team. Attention to detail. Completion of required curriculum within 180 days of hire/transfer, including Fundamentals of Manufacturing. Complete and pass Metrology Course CTC-137 and CTA-082.

If required by the department, CMM training will require completing CTC-047 and CTA-080.

• Multi-axis Swiss lathes
• Lathes
• Milling machining centers
• Grinders
• EDM

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a wide range of technical instructions and handle multiple variables. Ability to apply mathematical principles as required for the job.

Ability to understand and apply language requirements; communicate ideas and issues effectively with team members and management; record data as required by procedures.

Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. This may exceed typical Light Work requirements.

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