Lathe Machinist - 2nd Shift

Avalign Technologies; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Life and AD&D insurance

STD and LTD insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Referral bonus

Career advancement

Temperature controlled environment

Community involvement

Travel assistance

Job summary

Avalign Technologies is seeking a Lathe Operator to operate CNC lathes for medical implants and instruments. You will inspect parts, perform basic maintenance, and ensure strict adherence to prints and manufacturing instructions on the 2nd shift (2:30a - 10:30p, M-F).

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in metal manufacturing, able to read prints, and proficient with calipers and micrometers. Join a team focused on quality and precision in a temperature-controlled environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of machine operation experience in metal manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing prints.
• Proficient use of hand tools for measurement (calipers, micrometers).
• Strong math skills and basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC lathes to manufacture medical implants and instruments.
• Inspect machined parts for conformance to prints.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and cleaning.
• Load/unload implants for machining and verify part counts.
• Document tasks accurately on records and logs.
• Refer to drawings and manufacturing instructions before operations.
• Ensure measuring equipment is calibrated and within date.
• Maintain ID and traceability of product and documentation.

Skills

Machine operation

Reading prints

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Calipers & micrometers

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

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 Lathe Operator will operate CNC Lathes to manufacture medical implants and instruments. Perform inspection of machined parts for acceptability per manufacturing prints. Effectively maintain equipment as required.

This position is scheduled for 2nd shift 2:30a - 10:30p M-F.

What You’ll Do

• Use handheld tools such as calipers and micrometers to inspect machined parts.
• Load and unload medical implants for machining.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance.
• Read and interpret manufacturing prints.
• Become proficient in minor to complete setup, program download and operation of CNC machinery within the first year of employment.
• Accurately and consistently document all performed tasks on appropriate records (work orders, inspection sheets, maintenance logs, Machine Metrics, Net Inspect etc.).
• Inspect documents for previously completed operation sign off and verify part counts before beginning any manufacturing operation.
• Perform required maintenance checks of equipment before beginning any manufacturing operation.
• Prior to use, ensure measuring equipment has been calibrated, is not beyond calibration date, and is in good working condition.
• Follow established protocol to maintain ID & traceability of product and documentation. Do not perform operation if ID is questionable.
• Reference applicable drawings, specifications, and Manufacturing Process Instructions before beginning any manufacturing operation.
• Follow department Standard Process Instructions.

What You’ll Need

• At least 1 year of previous machine operation experience in metal manufacturing preferred. Senior position available for more experienced operators.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing prints
• Proficient in the use of hand held measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Possess efficient math skills
• Basic computer skills

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.