Conventional Machinist I

ATEC Spine, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ATEC Spine, Inc. in Carlsbad, CA is seeking skilled machinists to set up and operate mills and lathes for prototypes and small runs. You will TIG weld stainless components, read blueprints, and maintain tools in a clean, safe environment.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of manual milling/lathe experience, basic shop math, and a TIG welding certification. Strong reliability and ability to work with minimal supervision are essential.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience with manual mills and lathes.
• TIG welding certification and/or training required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and verbal instructions.
• Basic general machine shop mathematics.
• Good mechanical aptitude and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Fixture and TIG weld stainless steel components using manual torch.
• Set up and operate mills and lathes for prototypes and small runs.
• Maintain equipment and measuring tools in clean, safe area.
• Read blueprints and follow written/verbal instructions.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and optical comparators.
• Run close tolerance parts of titanium, plastics, and stainless steel.
• Sharpen cutting tools and perform routine maintenance.
• Work with minimal supervision.

Skills

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Milling & lathe setup

Shop math

Measuring tools use

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Optical comparators

Surface grinders

Lathes

Milling machines

Job description

Performs necessary duties to set up, operate conventional machines and welders in a safe, clean, and productive environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to appropriately fixture and TIG weld stainless steel components using manual torch
• Sets up and operates conventional milling and lathe machines to produce prototypes and small runs of parts with medium to high complexity
• Maintains equipment including machines, measuring tools
• Keeps work area safe and clean
• Reads, comprehends, and understands blueprints, sketches, and verbal instruction
• Uses standard shop measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and optical comparators.
• Continually demonstrates the ability to set up and run close tolerance machined parts of titanium, plastic’s and stainless steels using standard shop machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and surface grinders in a fast pace environment
• Sharpens cutting tools and maintains equipment as required
• Ability to work with minimal Supervision/Direction
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be able to read and understand blueprints and written/verbal instructions
• Must have basic general machine shop mathematics
• Must possess mechanical aptitude skills

Education and/or Experience:

• 0–2 years of experience with manual mills and lathes

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• TIG welding certification and/or training required

Equal Employment Opportunity & Other Disclosures

ATEC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state or local laws. Further, ATEC will make reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with disability discrimination laws.

For roles based in the United States that require access to hospital facilities, must be eligible for and maintain credentials at all required hospitals, including meeting any applicable physical requirements or vaccination requirements (including the COVID-19 vaccine, as applicable).

At this time, ATEC Spine does not sponsor employment visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

Salary Range

Alphatec Spine, Inc. complies with state and federal wage and hour laws and compensation depends upon candidate’s qualifications, education, skill set, years of experience, and internal equity. $24 - $28 Full-Time Hourly Salary