CNC Machinist - 1st Shift

Orchid • Arab, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Orchid’s Arab site in northern Alabama is not far from Huntsville, rated #1 best place to live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023. Arab is centrally located to world class recreation and attractions, as well as top-ranked schools and low cost of living. The Arab, AL site was established in 2007 and joined the Orchid team in 2012. Our 70,000 square foot facility employees approximately 200 team members. We focus primarily on advanced machining of complex instruments for the large joint, spine and trauma markets. Our key products are instruments, implants, and trials. A career at Orchid provides competitive benefits, the ability to take on new responsibilities, and learn and grow in your career. The CNC Machinist position contributes to the production of medical devices by operating multi-axis CNC machines, with the ability to identify X, Y, Z and 0 coordinates. They are responsible for running multiple and varying CNC machines simultaneously, such as Lathes, Mills, and Plunge machines.

Requirements

• Experience operating CNC Mills or Lathes independently (Required)
• Experience using measuring tools, (ex. Calipers, height gage, indicator) (Required)
• Experience reading basic blueprints (Required)

Nice To Haves

• High School Or Equivalent (Preferred)
• Lean Manufacturing Experience (Preferred)
• Experience in Medical Device Manufacturing (Preferred)
• 1+ Years of Experience Operating Machining Equipment in a Manufacturing Environment (Preferred)
• Machining Trade School (Preferred)
• Problem Solving - Working Experience
• Machine Set Up - Working Experience
• Visual Quality Assurance - Working Experience
• GD&T - Working Experience
• Blueprint Reading - Working Experience
• Information Processing - Basic Knowledge
• Quality Inspection Metrology Tools - Working Experience
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Working Experience
• Handwriting - Basic Knowledge
• Data Entry - Working Experience
• Mathematical Ability - Basic Knowledge

Responsibilities

• Performs basic machining functions to produce parts.
• Operates multiple machines simultaneously.
• Monitors the machine to ensure proper program performance.
• Completes shop work orders, inspection documentation, and daily maintenance sheets.
• Makes off sets and adjustments to machines with moderate supervision.
• Advocates for the health and safety of self, co-workers, customers, and the community.
• Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Completes all required training.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a growing company
• Ability to help people live a longer, more active life
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Ability to work in an organization that values: Integrity First: We do the right thing Teamwork: We are one Orchid Results: Our results matter

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED