Gun Drill Machinist - 2nd Shift

Avalign Technologies; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Life and AD&D insurance

STD and LTD

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Referral bonus

Temperature controlled environment

Community involvement

Travel assistance / EAP

Job summary

Avalign Technologies in Warsaw, IN is seeking a Gun Drill Machinist to set up, operate, and maintain gun-drill machines for precision medical components. The role requires reading blueprints, measuring with precision tools, and ensuring traceability through ERP data.

We value self-starters who thrive in a fast-paced setting, learn quickly, and collaborate across teams to meet stringent quality standards. This 2nd shift position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in precision machining or a related manufacturing environment preferred.
• Read and interpret blueprints, inspection checklists, and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain gun-drill machines, fixtures, and jigs to ensure efficient, precise production.
• Read blueprints and inspection checklists to perform machining tasks accurately.
• Use calipers, micrometers, and height gauges to verify dimensions.
• Perform deburring operations to maintain quality and standards.
• Document labor and production data in the ERP system.

Skills

Self-starter

Fast-paced

Quick learner

Reliable

Team-oriented

Effective communicator

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

ERP 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.

The Gun Drill Machinist is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining gun-drill machines used in the fabrication of precision medical instruments and implants. This role ensures that all parts meet stringent quality standards through accurate machining, inspection, and documentation.

This role will be based at our location in Warsaw, IN on a 2nd shift schedule.

What You’ll Do:

• Set up, operate, and maintain gun-drill machines, fixtures, and jigs to ensure efficient, precise, and consistent production.
• Read and interpret blueprints, inspection checklists, and written instructions to perform machining tasks accurately.
• Use precision measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, and height gauges, to verify product dimensions and specifications.
• Perform deburring operations to maintain product quality and compliance with manufacturing standards.
• Conduct straightening operations and light Swiss machining tasks as needed.
• Adjust machine settings, replace or sharpen tools, and make other modifications to meet production and quality requirements.
• Accurately record labor and production data using the ERP system, ensuring traceability and process documentation.
• Willingness and ability to cross-train in other machining areas as business needs require.
• All other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in precision machining or a related manufacturing environment preferred.

What You Won’t Do:

• Feel stuck - we offer great opportunities to advance and learn
• Get bored - we make a high variety of 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 individual who knows the importance of showing up when it counts
• Someone who accept assignments with an open, cooperative, positive and team-oriented approach
• Someone who is able to plan and execute plans across teams
• An effective communicator, both written and verbal

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.

Avalign conducts a comprehensive background, drug testing, highest level of education completion verification, and reference checks. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are an employer that participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.