The Role
Programs, sets up, operates, and troubleshoots 5-axis CNC grinding machines for precision medical components. Performs inspections, documentation, machine maintenance, blueprint and GD&T interpretation, SPC monitoring, and process improvement. Collaborates with engineering, programming, and quality teams, supports prototypes and production, mentors junior machinists, and maintains compliance with GMP, ISO, medical device, safety, and quality requirements.
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Description
Essential Job Functions:
- Programs, setup and runs 5-axis CNC grinding machines for production and prototypes projects that would include, but not limited to stainless steel orthopedic rasps, reamers, drills, trocars, hip stem broaches, etc.
- Provides support to engineering when specifying and developing print and work instructions for the grinding department
- Provides an advanced level of machining techniques on a 5-axis CNC grinder
- Streamlines setups for optimum efficiencies
- Understands tool detection, wheel presetting and probing in a 5-axis CNC grinder
- Responsible for maintaining machine uptime and efficiency metrics
- Troubleshoots and resolves issues, escalating non-conformances to the appropriate personnel
- Detailed documentation of all measurements, counts, etc. on all shop floor documentation
- Exhibits good documentation practices (GDP) and good manufacturing practices (GMP)
- Completes first article and in-process inspection procedures utilizing inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, drop indicators, profilometers, comparators’, etc.) Experience with an Accu-edge Cutting Tool Inspection system, Vision Gage, MicroVu, or Hexagon CMM a plus.
- Advanced blueprint reading skills and understands GD&T
- Mentors level I and II machinists. Frequently monitors compliance to the operation policies and procedures as they develop their skills and expertise.
- Interacts with programming, engineering and quality in regards to production and prototype projects
- Utilizes SPC as a process monitoring and problem solving technique
- Ability to work with difficult materials (the majority of the projects are stainless steel)
- Cross trains in other departments to learn new skills
- Runs multiple CNC machines to improve efficiency and utilization
- Completes machine maintenance per the specific machine maintenance checklist
- Reads, understands, and follows work instructions
- Buffs, deburrs, and visually inspects components under a microscope
- Participates and drives Operational Excellence/Lean Initiatives including, but not limited to product process improvement projects, Common Cent$ projects, A3 projects, 5S projects and sustainability, etc.
- Understands and complies with the company policies, and the employee manual
- Adheres to all safety policies
- Supports and complies with the company’s Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
- Completes all other work duties as assigned
Requirements
Minimum Requirements, Education & Experience
- 3-5 years’ experience on a 5-axis CNC grinder
- Two-year machining or technical degree (or a minimum of 4 years of experience machining medical components with tight tolerances)
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to read, comprehend, follow, and document work instructions, standard operating procedures, shop documentation, and training documents
- Advanced math skills including trigonometry
- Experience with an ERP system
- Mechanical aptitude
- Dexterity and hand and eye coordination
- Attention to detail
- Strong problem solving skills
- Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks
- Ability to take direction from the area manager
- Ability to collaborate and assist team members, provide input to the area lead, and attend and participate in meetings
- Ability to cross train in other areas of production when required
Skills Required
- 3–5 years of experience operating 5-axis CNC grinders
- Two-year machining or technical degree, or at least four years of experience machining medical components with tight tolerances
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to read, comprehend, follow, and document work instructions, SOPs, shop documentation, and training documents
- Advanced mathematics skills, including trigonometry
- Experience with an ERP system
- Mechanical aptitude
- Dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks
- Ability to take direction from the area manager
- Ability to collaborate with and assist team members, provide input to the area lead, and participate in meetings
- Ability to cross-train in other production areas
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The Company
What We Do
Betts Precision is a U.S.-based precision CNC machining company specializing in complex, tight-tolerance components for the medical device, aerospace, and food equipment industries. They partner with leading OEMs as a trusted supplier of high-precision machined parts and assemblies, utilizing advanced multi-axis CNC machining technology and providing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) support to help customers move seamlessly from prototype to production with greater speed and efficiency.
