Metal Finisher (3rd shift)

MicroPort Orthopedics, Inc.; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) (up to 4% match with vesting)

Job summary

MicroPort Orthopedics, Inc. is seeking a Metal Finisher to perform metal finishing on medical devices, verify quality, and operate a range of finishing equipment including belt lathes, sandblast, and robotic systems.

The role requires reading work instructions, using metrology tools, and data entry into production systems. Training will cover multiple levels of finishing with a focus on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Metal Finisher I: minimum 1 year of related experience or equivalent technical education.
• Metal Finisher II: minimum 2 years related experience.
• Sr. Metal Finisher: internal candidates only; minimum 3 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate sandblast/glass bead machines to meet quality and production requirements.
• Read and understand work instructions.
• Operate measuring tools including CMM, calipers and micrometers.
• Operate belt lathe machines to meet quality and production requirements.
• Operate robotic machines to meet quality specifications and production requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Blueprint reading

Metrology / measuring skills

English reading/writing

Organized work environment

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Self-motivated

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CMM

Digital/Optical comparators

Calipers

Micrometers

Sandblast equipment

Robots

Job description

Why You'll Love MicroPort

At MicroPort, we relentlessly strive to master every detail of our medical solutions with the purpose of prolonging and reshaping the lives of patients everywhere. We welcome motivated and talented people who want to join our dynamic and inclusive company, working together to deliver meaningful medical breakthroughs. In order to accomplish this, we hold true to our core values of Quality, Integrity, Accountability, Efficiency, Innovation, Aspiration, Dedication & Collaboration. Come and join Team MicroPort!

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Maternity Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Bereavement
• 401(k) (up to 4% match with vesting from day 1)
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance

and more! At MicroPort, we care about our employees and encourage them to make healthy lifestyle choices and embrace wellness opportunities to maintain their very best health and wellbeing.

This is a 3rd shift position:

11:00pm-7:30am, Sunday evening-Friday morning

Shift Premium:

6% for 3rd shift

Overall Summary

As a Metal Finisher, you will metal finish medical devices to meet specifications, perform quality verification of medical devices, including non-destructive testing, laser mark medical devices, and operate machines used to metal finish including belt lathes, sandblast equipment, robots etc.

Your duties will include:

Metal Finisher I:

1. 1. Operate sandblast/glass bead machines to meet quality and production requirements.
2. 2. Ability to read and understand work instructions.
3. 3. Operate measuring tools including: cmm, digital/optical comparators, Tally Round, air gages, calipers and micrometers.
4. 4. Operate belt lathe machines to meet quality and production requirements.
5. 5. Operate robotic machines to meet quality specifications and production requirements.
6. 6. Correctly enter data into device history routers for the product produced.
7. 7. Perform secondary operations required for production but not necessarily on a daily basis such as but not limited to: laser marking, work order completions.
8. 8. Enter required production data into systems used by MicroPort for business purposes. (dbh, oee, Workman, Camstar etc.
9. 9. Straighten with hydraulic press
10. 10. Masking medical devices.

Metal Finisher II:

1. 1. Perform penetrant inspection process to meet quality specifications and production requirements.
2. 2. Perform required pm's on machines and processes.
3. 3. Train other employees to metal finish.
4. 4. Electro polish process (if required for production)
5. 5. Precision finishing.
6. 6. 6S practices and skills

Sr. Metal Finisher: (only applies to internal candidates)

1. 1. Welding (if required for production)
2. 2. Proficiency in metal finishing in two of the following production areas tibs, fems, hips, job shop and prototypes.
3. 3. Troubleshooting robot issues (if required for production)
4. 4. Heat treating (if required for production)
5. 5. Knowledge and experience in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About You

We might be a great match if you have:

• Some mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer application skills.
• Basic blueprint reading skills.
• Basic metrology / measuring skills.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to operate within and sustain an organized work environment.
• Demonstration of company core values.
• A quality focus with a strong attention to detail.
• A strong work ethic with a sense of urgency.
• Motivated self-starter attitude and you work well independently or within teams.

YOUR EDUCATION

High School diploma or GED required

YOUR EXPERIENCE

Metal Finisher I: minimum 1 year of related experience or equivalent technical education

Metal Finisher II: minimum 2 years related experience.

Sr. Metal Finisher: (only applies to internal candidates) minimum 3 years related experience.

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