CNC Principal Machinist - 3rd Shift PMO

CONMED Corporation; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Principal Machinist to leverage advanced CNC machinery for producing precision medical device parts. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and operating multi-axis CNC equipment, ensuring close tolerance dimensions, and providing technical training to junior staff. The position offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will contribute to continuous improvement efforts and the production of high-quality components. Join a company that values innovation and offers a competitive benefits package, including healthcare and retirement savings plans.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Excellent healthcare

Disability and life insurance

401K retirement plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of CNC equipment operation experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret G and M codes essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate advanced CNC machinery for precision parts.
• Perform verification and validation of new set-up programs.

Skills

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

G and M code interpretation

Process optimization

Training and mentoring

Education

None

Tools

CNC mills

Lathes

Swiss machines

Multi-axis CNC equipment

Job description

As a Principal Machinist, you will have the opportunity to utilize mills, lathes, mill-turns, and Swiss machines (among others) to produce close-tolerance parts for our medical products. A major area of responsibility for this role will be the set-up and operation of a variety of production machinery to produce close-tolerance precision medical device parts, with an emphasis on verifying and validating new set-ups for production and first piece runs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up advanced CNC machinery such as 4 and 5 axis mills, Swiss machines, Lathes with live-tooling, etc. and operate advanced multi-axis CNC equipment, tools, and accessories for the fabrication and cutting of materials to process component parts.
• Maintain close tolerance dimensions while producing parts at the rates established for a given operation.
• Perform verification/validation of new set-up programs for new product or pre-production parts. Perform in-process and first piece inspection.
• Complete offset adjustments to multi-axis equipment to ensure product conforms to strict tolerance.
• Provide training and technical training to less experienced employees.

Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in operation of CNC production equipment.
• Must be able to read, understand, and interpret G and M codes.
• Experience with live tooling.
• Experience in multi-axis machining.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Ability to produce parts at maximum rates with zero defects.
• Ability to optimize processes through continuous improvement efforts.
• Blueprint reading skills.

Education Requirements:

None

Not eligible for employer based visa 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 a discounted price.
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses.

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CONMED is an Equal Opportunity Employer & an Affirmative Action Employer. CONMED is a strong advocate of workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or veteran status. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision reaffirm this commitment.

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