CNC Machine Operator I - Grinding - Weekend Shift at Arthrex Manufacturing, Inc. in Pendleton, South Carolina

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 59128 Title: Machine Operator CNC I - Grinding - Weekends - SC 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 in orthopedics. Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. is actively searching for a CNC Machine Operator I supporting our Grinding area on the Weekend Shift (Friday through Sunday, 6 am to 6 pm) 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 $2,000.00 sign-on bonus (minus appropriate tax withholdings). You will be paid the first $1,000.00 after completing your first 90 days and the second $1,000.00 after completing your first 180 days, if you are an employee in good standing.

Main Objective:

To produce superior products following Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. machining processes and procedures. Responsible for set up and running machines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• With direct 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

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required


• 6 months of direct CNC experience required

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

Ability to operate CNC machines, use different types of measuring tools and perform all aspects of line clearance. Basic computer literacy, basic math skills, a desire to improve in all areas, and work as part of a team committed to safety, quality, and efficiency. Attention to detail.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

• Multi axis Swiss lathes


• Lathes


• Grinders

Mathematical Skills:

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

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.

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.

Arthrex 2023 Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Company-Provided Life Insurance


• Voluntary Life Insurance


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)


• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Annual Bonus


• Wellness Incentive Program


• Free Onsite Medical Clinics


• Free Onsite Lunch


• Tuition Reimbursement Program


• Trip of a Lifetime


• Paid Parental Leave


• Paid Time Off


• Volunteer PTO


• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

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.