Manufacturing Apprentice at Arthrex Manufacturing, Inc. in Ave Maria, Florida

Job Description:

Requisition ID:	50385
Title:	Manufacturing Apprentice
Division:	Arthrex Manufacturing Inc (US02)
Location:	Ave Maria, FL

Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. 

Arthrex Manufacturing is hiring for the Manufacturing Apprentice Program for 2022. These positions are expected to start approximately in January 2022. The purpose of the Manufacturing Apprentice positions is to provide training and experience to develop the successful candidates into CNC Machine Operators. The program schedule is primarily dayshift with evening classroom training (including off-site training) and occasional Saturday work as needed. Successful candidates must be able to work at the Arthrex Manufacturing facility located in Ave Maria, FL and must also have the flexibility to train at local technical schools after normal work hours.

Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Main Objective:

To successfully complete all requisite Manufacturing Apprenticeship program objectives, including all machine specific and classroom training to ultimately produce superior products following Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. machining processes and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receives work order and verify that the components are correct


• Receives material and loads on bar feeder


• Performs first cut-off


• Returns all axis to the home position


• Ability to look at screen pages and machine operation to detect malfunctions


• Verifies the correct program in the machine is running


• Uses various types of measuring instruments


• Replaces tooling at the machine


• Stops machine to change settings, offsets and setup according to required machining sequence or to measure parts for conformance to blueprint specifications using precision measuring instruments


• Recommends process improvements with supervisor or programming personnel to resolve problems


• Ensures work area, machine, tooling and parts are cleaned regularly and free from excess oil deposits

• Maintains good quality and production output


• Attend up to six hours weekly of off-shift/unpaid classroom hours as outlined in the program

• Be able to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language (remediation may be requested)

• Complete promptly and carefully all lessons, assignments and school tests required by the sponsor


• Maintain satisfactory progress as determined by the Manufacturing Trainer to advance through each stage of the 4 year program. 


• Sequentially develop skills reflective of the MO1, MO2, and MO3 job descriptions


• Keep adequate records of work experience and related instruction as required by the sponsor and submit properly completed records to the appropriate authority in a timely manner

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required


• At least 18 years of age

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

Mechanical aptitude.  Ability to use measuring tools. Blueprint experience or training.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

Knowledge of CNC machines a plus. 

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements. 

Language and Communication Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to complete the apprenticeship program based upon the program requirements listed above.  Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management.  Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  To bend frequently and lift 50-70 lbs on a regular basis.

Vision Requirements:

Visual acuity necessary to do the job safely and effectively. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

 

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