Principal CNC Programmer — 5-Axis for Hip & Knee Implants

Waterstone Human Capital; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and FSA

Paid time off, holidays, and parental

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness incentives and discounts

UTA transit pass

Job summary

Waterstone Human Capital partners with a leading orthopedic medical device manufacturer in the Salt Lake Valley to recruit a Principal CNC Programmer. This onsite role in Draper, UT focuses on owning 5-axis machining for hip and knee implants, from fixture design through validation, with a strong voice in new equipment and continuous improvement.

You will lead manufacturing process development, collaborate with engineers and operators, support DFM and cost reduction, and drive process

Qualifications

• Machining certificate or trade school is required.
• Bachelor's in engineering technology or related discipline preferred.
• Experience with GD&T and 5‑axis programming is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and run 3–5 axis CNC machines for medical devices.
• Develop fixtures and perform process validations.
• Support new manufacturing equipment selection and PFMEA.
• Maintain quality per QMS and ensure safe, organized work area.
• Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

GD&T

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Machining certificate or trade school

Bachelor's in engineering technology or related discipline

Tools

GibbsCAM

Creo CAD/CAM

Macro programming

Post building

Job description

Waterstone Human Capital partners with a leading orthopedic medical device manufacturer in the Salt Lake Valley to recruit a Principal CNC Programmer. This onsite role in Draper, UT focuses on owning 5-axis machining for hip and knee implants, from fixture design through validation, with a strong voice in new equipment and continuous improvement.

You will lead manufacturing process development, collaborate with engineers and operators, support DFM and cost reduction, and drive process