Prin Machinist

FHLB Des Moines; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage (medical, dental,

Vision and prescription coverage

Disability and life insurance

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Employee Referral Program incentives

Job summary

CONMED is seeking a Principal Machinist in Florida to operate 4- and 5-axis mills, Swiss machines and live-tooling lathes to produce close-tolerance medical device parts. You will set up and run advanced CNC equipment, verify new production set-ups and first-piece runs, and ensure tolerance control for each component.

The role requires 4–6 years of CNC experience, ability to read G- and M-codes, and a track record of pushing process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4–6 years of experience operating advanced CNC production equipment.
• Experience with Swiss, lathe and mill machines with live tooling.
• Completion of the Principal Machinist Assessment.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret G and M codes.

Responsibilities

• Set up advanced CNC machinery such as 4 and 5 axis mills, Swiss machines, and lathes with live tooling.
• Operate multi-axis CNC equipment to fabricate precision medical device parts.
• Maintain close tolerance dimensions and verify part quality.
• Perform verification/validation of new set‑ups and first-piece runs.
• Complete offset adjustments on multi‑axis equipment to ensure conformance.
• Provide training to less experienced employees.

Skills

G-code interpretation

CNC machining

Quality inspection

Tools

Swiss machines

5-axis mills

live tooling lathes

Job description

As a Principal Machinist, you will have the opportunity to utilize mills, lathes, mill-turns, and Swiss machines (among others) to produce close-tolerance parts for our medical products. A major area of responsibility for this role will be the set-up and operation of a variety of production machinery to produce close-tolerance precision medical device parts, with an emphasis on verifying and validating new set-ups for production and first piece runs.Key Duties and Responsibilities:Set up advanced CNC machinery such as 4 and 5 axis mills, Swiss machines, Lathes with live-tooling, etc. and operate advanced multi-axis CNC equipment, tools, and accessories for the fabrication and cutting of materials to process component parts.Maintain close tolerance dimensions while producing parts at the rates established for a given operationPerform verification/validation of new set-up programs for new product or pre-production parts. Perform in-process and first piece inspectionComplete offset adjustments to multi-axis equipment to ensure product conforms to strict toleranceProvides training and technical training to less experienced employees.Work Experience Requirements:Two of the following requirements:Minimum of 4-6 years of experience operating advanced CNC production equipment. Examples of advanced equipment include Swiss. Lathe and Mill machines with live tooling.Successful completion of the Principal Machinist Assessment.Currently employed as a CONMED CNC Sr Machinist.Other Attributes:Ability to produce parts at maximum rates with zero defectsAbility to optimize processes through continuous improvement effortsMust be able to read, understand, and interpret G and M codes.This position is not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship.Education Requirements: NoneThis position is not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship.Benefits:CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.Competitive compensationExcellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverageShort & long term disability plus life insurance - cost paid fully by CONMEDRetirement Savings Plan (401K) - CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay periodEmployee Stock Purchase Plan - allows stock purchases at discounted priceTuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level coursesKnow someone at CONMED? Have them submit you as a referral before applying for this position to be eligible for our Employee Referral Program incentives!CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment.Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800-929-7176 option #5.