Machinist

Medartis; Basel; On-site; CHF 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medartis, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, seeks an experienced Machinist to set up and operate CNC equipment, read blueprints, and manufacture parts to customer specifications. The role emphasizes precision, maintenance, and collaboration with shifts to ensure on-time delivery.

The position requires basic arithmetic, blueprints literacy, and the ability to stand, lift up to 30 pounds, and work with various machine tools. This is a full-time on-site role at Medartis’ Basel facility.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to read and interpret customer blueprints and schematics.
• Accurate measurement using calipers and other gauges.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity and ability to operate CNC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC equipment such as lathes and mills.
• Manufacture parts for routed orders and maintain records.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot company equipment.
• Provide on-the-job training to new employees.
• Maintain stock of tools and tooling and ensure area is clean and organized.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measurement with calipers

Manual dexterity

Basic arithmetic

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Drill press

Vertical/horizontal cut off saw

Job description

At Medartis, we combine innovative solutions with skilled professionals to be the provider of choice in orthopaedics. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, the Medartis Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers and providers of medical devices for the surgical fixation of bone fractures in the upper and lower extremities, as well as the craniomaxillofacial region. The company employs around 1,400 people across its 13 locations and sells its products in over 50 countries worldwide.
The Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating a machine to make parts for customers per supplied blueprints and CNC programs.

Your responsibilities

• Setting up and operating CNC equipment such as lathes and mills.
• May be asked to complete minor writing or editing of CNC programs.
• Manufacture of parts for routed orders.
• Record measurements per customer and company requirements.
• Perform preventive maintenance on facility CNC equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair company equipment as able.
• Maintain records for measurement and maintenance.
• Complete daily maintenance and repair logs.
• Communicate with operators from other shifts.
• Maintain and secure work tools.
• Clean and maintain work area.
• Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use.
• Provide on-the-job training to new employees.
• Maintain stock of tools and tooling.
• Other duties as assigned.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic reading, writing, and some advanced arithmetic skills required.
• Experience using one or more of the following tools: lathe, milling machine, drill press, and vertical/horizontal cut off saw is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics supplied by customer.
• Ability to read measurements using calipers and other measurement tools.
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.
• Prolonged periods of standing and bending required.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

What we offer

This is an integral, responsible and diversified role with a focus on quality and service provision in a rapidly growing, international company. We look forward to receiving your complete application.

What we offer

This is an integral, responsible and diversified role with a focus on quality and service provision in a rapidly growing, international company. We look forward to receiving your complete online application.

For further information please visit our Website www.medartis.com .
We look forward to receiving your complete online application.