Salary: Competitive pay with performance bonus (see listing for details)
What You’ll Do:
Program, set up, and operate CNC machines to produce precision machined parts from blueprints and process sheets; perform first-piece inspections and ongoing quality checks; collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve machining issues; maintain shop organization and follow safety procedures.
Required Qualifications (high level):
1–2 years of CNC or machining experience preferred.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints with GD&T.
Familiarity with CNC operation, basic G-code prove-outs, and precision measuring tools.
Why it’s unique:
Work in precision medical manufacturing producing components for orthopedic technology, with opportunities for skill development (including advanced machining processes) and a manufacturing bonus program.
Would You Take This Job?
Would you move into precision medical manufacturing—working on CNC and Swiss turning machines for orthopedic components—or prefer a different machining environment? Why or why not?
I’ve run ortho parts before; the make-or-break was whether I had probe cycles and CMM support for first-piece/in-process or if I was stuck with just a height gage. Ask if programming is offline or at the control and what tolerance/finish they expect (±0.0005 and around Ra 16 is common), because that determines if the bonus is realistic.
I’d take it if they’ve got spindle probing and a CMM for first-piece/in-process — ortho tolerances are unforgiving; doing that with just a height gage is ugh. Also ask if you’re programming offline in CAM or at the control and what the performance bonus is tied to, because scrap penalties vs throughput goals change how you run parts.
On implants I ran, the real time-sink was burr control under a scope. I always ask whether the machinist is expected to do microscope deburr and tight edge-breaks to print, or if there’s a finishing cell, because that decides whether your spindle time or your bench time blows up. Bonus if they’ve got high-pressure coolant on Ti or CoCr — burrs stay sane and the finish hits spec.