Prototype Machinist: Surgical Instrument Prototyping & CNC Setup

Arch-Medical-Solutions; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Quarterly bonus program

Job summary

ARCH Medical Solutions in Quakertown, PA is seeking a Prototype Machinist II to independently manufacture prototype components from engineering drawings. You will set up manual and CNC equipment, interpret blueprints and GD&T, select tooling, and develop machining strategies for low-volume medical instruments.

You will collaborate with engineers to address manufacturability, support prototype development from concept to first article, and ensure safety and quality in a fast-paced, precision shop.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; vocational training in precision machining highly desirable.
• Strong blueprint reading and advanced GD&T interpretation.
• Proficiency in CNC and manual machining.
• Ability to independently perform setups and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of tooling and fixturing selection.

Responsibilities

• Independently machine complex prototype components.
• Perform complete setups on manual and CNC equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, models, and GD&T requirements.
• Select tooling, fixtures, and machining strategies.
• Make program modifications and process adjustments.
• Support prototype part development from concept through first article.
• Collaborate with engineers on manufacturability concerns.
• Provide DFM feedback and develop prototype processes.
• Support fitting, finishing, inspection, and assembly activities.
• Train less experienced machinists.
• Troubleshoot dimensional, tooling, and process issues.
• Participate in hand-off to production teams.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized shop environment.

Skills

CNC Machining

Manual Machining

GD&T interpretation

Blueprint Reading

Troubleshooting

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC Milling

Manual Machining

Job description

ARCH Medical Solutions in Quakertown, PA is seeking a Prototype Machinist II to independently manufacture prototype components from engineering drawings. You will set up manual and CNC equipment, interpret blueprints and GD&T, select tooling, and develop machining strategies for low-volume medical instruments.

You will collaborate with engineers to address manufacturability, support prototype development from concept to first article, and ensure safety and quality in a fast-paced, precision shop.