Associate Machine Operator - Disposables 1st Shift

CONMED Corporation; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent healthcare: medical, dental,

Vision and prescription coverage

401K matching up to 7%

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

CONMED Corporation is seeking an Associate Machine Operator to run manual and CNC machines, reading blueprints and inspecting parts to meet tight tolerances. You will use calipers and micrometers to verify measurements and support preventative maintenance on shop equipment.

The role emphasizes learning, accuracy, and adherence to safety in a clean, well‑organized production environment, with opportunities for growth within the manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• Experience with metrology (calipers, micrometers) preferred.
• Basic blueprint reading experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual and CNC machines that are set up and defined.
• Follow written and verbal instructions; read blueprints or drawings.
• Recognize machining problems to ensure defect-free parts.
• Measure parts using calipers, micrometers, and basic devices.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tools, equipment and machines.

Skills

Basic blueprints reading

Verbal & written instructions

Shop math

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

As an Associate Machine Operator, you will have the opportunity to utilize the latest mills, lathes, mill-turns, and Swiss machines to produce close-tolerance parts for our medical products. Key roles will be to ensure the smooth operation of machinery and assist the operations team in efficient production.

This role has great potential for growth and learning in a safe, clean work environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

This is an associate level role. Responsibilities may include:

• Operate various manual and CNC machines that are already set up and the process is clearly defined.

• Follow written and verbal instructions, read basic blueprints or mechanical drawings after instruction.

• Recognize machining or manufacturing problems to produce defect free parts.

• Accurately perform measurement tasks utilizing measurement devices such as calipers, micrometers, etc.

• Learn and perform preventative maintenance on tools, equipment and machines as required.

Work Experience Requirements:

• Previous experience with basic metrology (calipers, micrometers) preferred.

• Basic blueprint reading experience preferred.

Knowledge Requirements:

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, read basic blueprints or mechanical drawings, use shop math, and operate various types of production machines. Ability to produce parts at the rate established for a particular operation. Ability to accurately use basic machine shop measuring devices.

Education Requirements:

None

This position is not eligible for employer-based sponsorship.

Benefits:

CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses

CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800-929-7176 option #5.