Night Shift - CNC Machinist I

Engineered Medical Systems, LLC; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device manufacturer is seeking a CNC Machinist I to operate and perform setups on CNC machinery for medical component manufacturing. This role requires a High School diploma or GED with a Machining Certification and 1+ years of CNC experience. Responsibilities include running multiple machines, inspecting products, and maintaining a clean machining area. Team collaboration and adherence to safety standards are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of CNC experience required.
• Knowledge of machining techniques and materials needed.
• Must understand relevant Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and setup CNC equipment for manufacturing medical components.
• Inspect products, tools, and monitor machine operations for issues.
• Maintain the machining area for cleanliness and perform minor preventive maintenance.

Skills

CNC operation

Basic machining techniques

Team collaboration

Manual inspection

Education

High School diploma or GED plus Machining Certification

Tools

Measuring equipment (mics, calipers, comparators, indicators)

Job description

Engineered Medical Systems (EMS) is a full-service medical device manufacturer dedicated to precision, innovation, and quality. From our state-of-the-art facilities, we specialize in precision machining, complex assembly, and advanced manufacturing technologies—all tailored to meet the rigorous standards of the medical industry.

Beyond our technical capabilities, EMS fosters a collaborative and quality-driven culture where craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and team empowerment are at the core of everything we do. Our people are our greatest asset, and we take pride in cultivating a workplace that values integrity, accountability, and shared success.

Our services span prototype development, design verification and validation, full-scale production, and custom solutions. With a team-focused approach, we enhance design functionality, manufacturability, and product reliability—bringing premium medical devices to market with confidence and care.

The CNC Machinist I will operate and perform simple setups on CNC equipment (i.e. Mills, Lathes, Swiss, EDM, Mill/Turn) to manufacture medical components from raw materials.

Responsibilities

• Operates machines. Will be required to run more than 1 machine at a time.
• Solve basic machining issues common in a machining environment.
• Inspect product per the inspection plan. Deburr parts, if needed.
• Inspect cutting tools for sharpness and tool life.
• Report damaged or spent tooling to Supervisor or machine shop manager for repair/replace.
• Report any non-conforming parts to Supervisor.
• Closely monitor machine operation, detect malfunctions or out of tolerance features, make any necessary adjustments.
• Maintain machining area for cleanliness and minor preventive maintenance (i.e., Coolant levels).
• Participate in ongoing process improvements.
• Record production through Job Boss system.
• Check to ensure all documentation (routers, inspection sheets, scrap tickets, etc.) is filled in correctly and completely following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Take pride in your workmanship and make it your goal to produce a quality product every time.
• Support the EMS Quality Policy and Quality Objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of a High School diploma or general education degree (GED) plus Machining Certification with 1+ years of CNC experience is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Have at least a general knowledge of machining techniques on the equipment assigned.
• Be familiar with material types and general properties of materials related to assignments.
• Must have a working knowledge of measuring equipment including mics, calipers, comparators, and indicators.
• Be very familiar with drawing terms and be able to interpret feature requirements.
• Be able to read and understand the Router.
• Understand the Data Collection System.
• Have an understanding of relevant Safety requirements.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in the English language.

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