CNC Machine Operator III - Swiss Lathes - Weekend Shift

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CNC Machine Operator III – Swiss Lathes – Weekend Shift

Pendleton, SC

Arthrex Manufacturing Inc (US02)

Weekend Shift (Friday through Sunday, 6 am to 6 pm)

To produce superior products following Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. procedures, troubleshoot and repair equipment when machines are not working properly.

• Follow written process and operate a variety of CNC machines and special processes with minimal supervision.
• Receive work order and verify that components are correct.
• Receive material and load onto bar feeder.
• Perform and record line clearance.
• Verify that 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 change‑over on a daily basis.
• Confirm that inspection process is kept at AQLS C=0 (check parts every 30 minutes).
• Maintain good quality and production output.
• Sort or rework parts as required.
• Assist with other operations as required.
• Data entry in SAP system.
• Show exceptional teamwork during shift change‑over.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area and follow safety procedures.
• Report any safety or maintenance concerns to management immediately.
• Perform first cut‑off and return all axes to the home position.
• 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 a dry run without material; verify material against work order for correct lot number.
• Perform first PC inspection when set‑up is completed.
• Adjust tools to meet blueprint specifications.
• Download programs to the machine; perform dry run without material with all tools in place.
• Monitor screen pages and machine operation to detect malfunctions or out‑of‑tolerance machining and adjust machine controls or control media.
• Set up multi‑axis lathes and milling machining centers; operate on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Demonstrate ability to streamline processes to increase productivity and quality.
• Install and adjust collets with proper pressure.
• Clean and assemble all collet assemblies, remove or replace fixture, collet, and tools; inspect old collets and guide brushes.
• Verify correct tools against tool sheet and program; set up any type of tool in the pre‑setter and/or machine.
• Notify programmers of issues and updates required for improvements.
• Support machine operators as assigned by Crew Coordinators and/or Supervisor.
• Ensure production and pilot production jobs are set up consistently, timely, and accurately.
• Identify root cause of problems 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/discrepancies and notify Engineering.
• Assist crew coordinators and mentor lower‑level operators using effective training and troubleshooting methodology.

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

CNC machine set‑up experience is required, use of different types of 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 team committed to safety, quality, and efficiency. Attention to detail. Successful completion of assigned curriculum within 180 days of hire/transfer includes fulfilling the Fundamentals of Manufacturing.

Complete and pass Metrology Course CTC‑137 and CTA‑082. For CMM training if required by the department will require completing CTC‑047 and CTA‑080.

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

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