CNC Mill Operator - 1st Shift

Avalign Technologies; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled CNC Mill Operator to join their dynamic team in Greenwood. In this role, you will operate advanced CNC Mills, ensuring precision in the manufacturing of medical devices. Your responsibilities will include interpreting blueprints, setting up machinery, and maintaining quality standards. This position offers a collaborative environment where you can thrive and advance your career while contributing to meaningful projects that impact the healthcare industry. Join a company that values innovation and employee growth, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package along with a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Referral Bonus

Temperature Controlled Environment

Community Involvement Programs

Qualifications

• 1 year of CNC machining experience required.
• Ability to read blueprints and set up CNC machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC Mills for cutting, drilling, and milling tasks.
• Read blueprints and prepare tools for machining operations.

Skills

CNC Machining

Blueprint Reading

Mathematical Skills

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Haas Mills

Traverse Manufacturing System

Job description

Avalign produces innovative, high-performance, and cost-effective medical devices with a particular focus on high growth and ingenuity. Our team is growing quickly and proud of the fact that our custom-made devices continue to make a huge difference in the lives of medical professionals and their patients. Our employees are actively involved in the design, engineering and manufacture of technologically advanced medical devices that ensure that we meet our customer’s quality specifications for each product we produce.

We are looking for a CNC Mill Operator to join our Greenwood, IN facility. You will operate 3-axis or 4-axis Haas Mills to perform various machine functions, such as cutting, drilling, milling, reaming, boring, and broaching of metallic and nonmetallic work pieces.

What You’ll Do:

• Reads and interprets blueprints, planning sheets, sketches, and related technical data to determine tooling requirements, setup procedures, control settings, and machining methods and sequences
• Prepares tools needed for machining operations; Verifies that fixture setup meets acceptable quality standards regarding milling and boring sizes, depths, angles, or other specifications
• Mounts, aligns, and secures tooling, attachments, and work-piece on machine; Assembles cutting tools in tool holders and positions tool holders in machine magazines
• Loads control media, such as tape, card, or disk, in machine controller or enter commands to retrieve preprogrammed instructions from database
• Calculates and sets machine controls to position spindle in relationship to work piece and to regulate factors such as cutting depth, speed, feed, and coolant flow
• Conducts prove-outs and manual programming during setups; only when approved by Supervisor
• Starts machine and monitors displays and machine operation to detect malfunctions
• Stops machine to change cutting tools and setup according to required machining sequence or to measure parts for conformance to blueprint specifications
• Enters commands or manually adjusts machine controls to correct malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining
• Operates machine manually to perform non-automated functions and when automatic programming is faulty or machine malfunctions
• Discusses control media errors with supervisor or programming personnel to resolve problems
• Cleans machine, tooling, and parts; Performs machine maintenance as needed or required
• Adheres to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations; Wears personal protective equipment in accordance with safety and training guidelines
• Helps train new employees as required

What You Won’t Do:

• Feel stuck – we offer great opportunities to advance and learn
• Get bored – we make custom products, so no day is the same
• Feel like a number – we’re a close-knit bunch and always have each other’s backs

Who You Are:

• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge in manufacturing processes
• A reliable worker who knows the importance of showing up when it counts
• Accept assignments with open, cooperative, positive and team-oriented attitudes
• Able to plan and execute plans across teams
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal

What You’ll Need:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of related experience and/or training
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Mathematical skills to manage units of measure, fractions, decimals, whole numbers
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and operations sheets to determine set-up and operations to be formed
• Ability to set-up and operate CNC machinery, input and maintain data in Traverse Manufacturing System
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

What You’ll Enjoy:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and 10 observed paid holidays per year
• Employer funded Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer funded STD and LTD insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Great 401(k) with company match
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Working for a thriving, performance-based company that values promoting from within and career advancement
• Temperature controlled environment
• Community involvement investing and giving back to the community
• Additional free resources such as travel assistance, EAP, etc.