Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex Manufacturing INC. is actively searching for a CNC Machine Operator III on the Weekend Shift schedule (every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6am - 6pm) at the Pendleton, SC location. The successful candidate will build relationships with key customers and internal departments to help produce superior products following Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. The candidate will also troubleshoot and repair equipment when the machine in not working properly. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.
If hired you will be eligible for a $1,500.00 retention bonus (minus appropriate tax withholdings). You will be paid the first $750.00 after completing your first 90 days and the second $750.00 after completing your first 180 days, if you are an employee in good standing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
With little to no supervision follow written process and operate a variety of CNC machines and special processes
Receives work order and verifies that the components are correct
Receives material and loads on bar feeder
Performs and records line clearance
Verifies 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
Confirms that inspection process is kept at AQLS C=0 . Example: check parts every 30 minutes
Maintains good quality and production output
Sort/rework parts as required
Assists out on other operations as required
Data entry in SAP system
Shows exceptional teamwork and interact in a Manufacturing environment with a variety of personnel and shift change over on a daily basis
Maintain their work area in a clean orderly condition and follows safety procedures
Report any safety or maintenance concerns to management immediately
Performs first cut-off
Returns all axis to the home position
Stops machine to change settings, replace tools and perform tool offsets
Recommends process improvements with supervisor or programming personnel to resolve problems
Adjusts bar feeder for proper size of material and performs a dry run without material; verifies material against work order for correct lot number
Performs first PC inspection when set-up is completed
Adjusts tools to meet blueprint specifications.
Downloads programs to the machine, dry run machine with no material and all tools in place
Monitors screen pages and machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media; verifies the correct program in the machine is running
Sets up multi axis lathes and milling machining centers; operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data
Demonstrates ability to streamline processes to increase productivity and quality
Installs and adjusts collects with proper pressure
Cleans and assembles all collect assemblies, removes or replaces fixture, collects and tools. Inspects old collects and guide brushes
Verifies correct tools against tool sheet and program; sets up any type of tool in the pre-setter and/or machine
Notifies programmers of issues and updates required for improvements
Support machine operators as assigned by Crew Coordinators and or Supervisor
Production and pilot production jobs are set up consistently, timely and accurately
Ability to identify root cause of problems related to machine settings, tooling, fixturing and collets, and notifies to leadership and correct when authorized
Ability to drive others to exceed goals
Ability to identify programming, tool data sheets (TDS) and/or process data sheets (PDS) issues/discrepancies and notify Engineering
Assists crew coordinators and mentor lower level operators using effective training and troubleshooting methodology
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
4 years of direct CNC machine experience or equivalent vocational education required
Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:
CNC machines set up experience is required, use 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 which includes completing 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.
Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:
Multi axis Swiss lathes
Lathes
Milling machining centers
Grinders
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 perform the job based upon the job 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:
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. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
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.