CNC Programmer

Waterstone Human Capital; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and FSA

Paid time off, holidays, and parental

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness incentives and discounts

UTA transit pass

Job summary

Waterstone Human Capital partners with a leading orthopedic medical device manufacturer in the Salt Lake Valley to recruit a Principal CNC Programmer. This onsite role in Draper, UT focuses on owning 5-axis machining for hip and knee implants, from fixture design through validation, with a strong voice in new equipment and continuous improvement.

You will lead manufacturing process development, collaborate with engineers and operators, support DFM and cost reduction, and drive process

Qualifications

• Machining certificate or trade school is required.
• Bachelor's in engineering technology or related discipline preferred.
• Experience with GD&T and 5‑axis programming is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and run 3–5 axis CNC machines for medical devices.
• Develop fixtures and perform process validations.
• Support new manufacturing equipment selection and PFMEA.
• Maintain quality per QMS and ensure safe, organized work area.
• Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

GD&T

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Machining certificate or trade school

Bachelor's in engineering technology or related discipline

Tools

GibbsCAM

Creo CAD/CAM

Macro programming

Post building

Job description

Why This Role

This is a principal level seat for a hands on 5 axis programmer who wants their work to matter. You'll own machining processes for hip and knee implants that restore patient mobility, from fixture design through validation. You'll also have a real voice in new equipment and continuous improvement. If you have mastered titanium and cobalt chrome and still love being on the floor, this is the role.

Why This Role

This is a principal level seat for a hands on 5 axis programmer who wants their work to matter. You'll own machining processes for hip and knee implants that restore patient mobility, from fixture design through validation. You'll also have a real voice in new equipment and continuous improvement. If you have mastered titanium and cobalt chrome and still love being on the floor, this is the role.

About The Opportunity

Our client is an established orthopedic medical device manufacturer headquartered in the Salt Lake Valley. They design and machine hip and knee implant solutions in house. The culture is collaborative, leadership listens, and teammates care. There is room to learn, grow, and make a difference.

As Principal CNC Programmer, you will lead the planning, development, and execution of manufacturing processes. You'll work with manufacturing engineers, product development engineers, and operations specialists to determine optimal manufacturing methods, develop procedures, perform process validations, and track project progress. You'll also support DFM, new manufacturing technology integration, and cost and continuous improvement projects. This full time onsite position is available to start immediately.

Location:

Onsite, Draper, UT

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Pay:

$60/hr

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and run 3 to 5 axis CNC machining centers to manufacture medical devices
• Follow documented procedures and work instructions to manufacture quality parts
• Develop machining fixtures for complex medical devices
• Conduct process validations, make process adjustments, and assist with PFMEAs
• Aid in the selection of new manufacturing equipment
• Maintain strong adherence to quality requirements per the QMS
• Follow safety standards and keep the work area organized (5S)
• Troubleshoot secondary processes such as laser marking, grit blasting, and buffing
• Support CNC set ups, offsetting, and changeovers
• Develop CNC programs and fixturing for new product launches
• Support prototype manufacturing for product development
• Identify and participate in continuous improvement programs

Requirements

• Machining certificate or trade school
• Bachelor's in engineering technology or related discipline (preferred)

Experience

• 10+ years in a CNC manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of 5 axis milling and turning programming
• Orthopedics manufacturing experience, especially knees and hips
• Inspection equipment: calipers, microscope, optical measurement, manual and CMM
• Machining castings, forgings, 3D printed components, stainless, cobalt chrome, titanium, and other exotic alloys
• Manual mill and lathe
• Advanced understanding of GD&T
• GibbsCAM (preferred)
• Creo or equivalent CAD/CAM (preferred)
• Macro programming and post building (preferred)

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and FSA
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness incentives and employee discounts
• UTA transit pass