Sr. Prototype Machinist (1st shift)

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At MicroPort, we relentlessly strive to master every detail of our medical solutions with the purpose of prolonging and reshaping the lives of patients everywhere. We welcome motivated and talented people who want to join our dynamic and inclusive company, working together to deliver meaningful medical breakthroughs. In order to accomplish this, we hold true to our core values of Quality, Integrity, Accountability, Efficiency, Innovation, Aspiration, Dedication & Collaboration. Come and join Team MicroPort!

Why You'll Love MicroPort

You will find our team atmosphere challenging and rewarding. In addition to working with a world-class team, receiving a competitive base salary and bonus opportunities, our U.S. employees also enjoy the following 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, Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance...and more! At MicroPort, we care about our employees and encourage them to make healthy lifestyle choices and embrace wellness opportunities to maintain their very best health and wellbeing.

Overall Summary

As Sr. Prototype Machinist, you will have mastered and acquired skills and tools necessary to fabricate and develop all custom and prototype components that are pertinent to the growth and future of MicroPort Orthopedics. You will specialize in the design, development and fabrication of jigs, fixtures, wax injection molds, and all custom components.

Your duties will include:

1. Evaluate and translate engineering
2. Operate all required manual equipment, including mills, lathe, drill press, band saw, and have a good working knowledge of all CNC
3. Plan and set up machining procedure required to product
4. Consistently machine parts with precise dimensions including tolerance of .0001.
5. Envision the finished product and process of manufacturing a component from start to finish with limited help from the rest of the
6. Perform work without the use of set-up sheets or tooling
7. Assist and instruct lower level machinists when needed and offer ideas and
8. You will be expected to attend all courses as offered pertaining to the advancement of manufacturing or machining practices and machine shop applications

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About You

We might be a great match if you have:

• Excellent work habits, patience, confidence, and teamwork. These are required in order to produce the highest quality of product possible.
• Knowledge of speeds and feeds in relation to the type of material, cutting tool geometry and tool selection.
• Working knowledge of writing and proving out CNC programs with limited help from fellow machinists. As Sr. Prototype Machinist, you will have developed special skills in areas other than in the operation of machines, such as conversing and working closely with Custom and Prototype Development Engineers on new products or custom components. You should be able to communicate his ideas and recommendations on a professional level. You should understand and operate metrology equipment used to inspect your work.
• Good math skills and some knowledge of trigonometry to help in programming of CNC equipment.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings and geometric dimensioning. (preferred)
• An in-depth knowledge of engineering drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. (required)
• Knowledge of all areas of manufacturing including heat treating, CAD/CAM, and all machining practices. (required)

YOUR EDUCATION

Required: High School Diploma or GED

Preferred: Technical School Training

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• At least 8 years machining experience required
• Prior CNC programming experience required (Mazak preferred)
• Prior prototype/special instrument/customs experience preferred

Visual acuity requirements apply to the role, including peripheral, color, and depth perception.

For internal reference, this position is a level H8.