R&D Swiss Machinist

Highridge Medical LLC; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Highridge Medical LLC in Westminster, CO is seeking an R&D Swiss Machinist to prototype components and fixtures for spine-care products. You will create parts from drawings and models, program Swiss-type CNCs with PartMaker, and collaborate with engineering on DFMs.

Responsibilities include operating CNC and manual equipment, inspecting parts, maintaining clean work areas, and documenting setup details and inspection results. Travel is <5%.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience operating Swiss Type CNC machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Technical degree, vocational training, apprenticeship, or certification in machining preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create CNC programs and set up Swiss CNC machines to produce prototype parts and fixtures.
• Operate manual equipment and finishing tools to fabricate prototype components.
• Inspect parts/fixtures to ensure conformance to specifications and document results.
• Review sketches and CAD models; assist with design for manufacturing (DFM) as needed.
• Maintain equipment and document machining activities and setup details.

Skills

Swiss CNC operation

CNC programming with PartMaker

Detail oriented

Collaboration with engineering

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree or machining certification

Tools

PartMaker

Swiss-type CNC machines

Job description

R&D Swiss Machinist Highridge Medical creates innovative spinal solutions across the spectrum from Motion Preservation to MIS to Bone Healing to Core Spine. Working at Highridge Medical is not just work. Life at Highridge Medical is purpose driven. Every day, you have the privilege of using your talents to demonstrate Confidence in your work and restore Confidence for our patients. Confidence that moves. We are seeking an R&D Swiss Machinist responsible for manufacturing engineering prototypes, test fixtures, and modifying existing parts to support product development. This individual will work from drawings, models, sketches, and verbal instructions while collaborating closely with engineering teams to create high-quality prototype components, assemblies, and fixtures.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates CNC programs with PartMaker, sets up Swiss CNC machines, and operates equipment to create parts and fixtures.
• Operates manual equipment, including mills, lathes, hand tools, and finishing equipment such as bead blasters and sanders, to create prototype parts, assemblies, and test fixturing.
• Perform inspection on parts and fixtures to ensure they are within specifications.
• Works from sketches, prints, models, and/or verbal instructions.
• May review CAD drawings and models and collaborate with engineers on design for manufacturing (DFM) as part of the product development process.
• Performs preventative maintenance and equipment upkeep.
• Documents machining activities, setup details, inspection results, and related information as needed to support prototype development and vendor transfers.

Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Strong working knowledge and ability to operate Swiss-type CNC equipment.
• Ability to operate manual and CNC equipment, as well as conventional metal cutting and plastic working equipment.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following applicable procedures, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Working knowledge of stainless steel, titanium, UHMWPE plastic, ceramics, cold and hot rolled steel, brass, tool steels, aluminum, rubber, and castings.
• Ability to utilize hand tools to assemble and/or modify parts and fixtures.
• Capable of laying out work in the most cost-effective manner from the information available.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering teams on product design and prototype development.
• Strong attention to detail.

Education/Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience operating Swiss Type CNC machinery in a manufacturing environment
• Technical degree, vocational training, apprenticeship, or certification in machining or a related field preferred.

Travel Requirements

<5%

Pay Range

$45.97- $52.88/hour

Welcome to the Highridge Medical's Career Page. Highridge Medical is committed to improving spine care by partnering with the surgeon community to drive innovation. The company has a compelling and comprehensive portfolio supported by extensive clinical evidence, including solutions for complex spine, motion preservation, minimally invasive surgery, biologics, and enabling technologies. For additional information, please visit www.highridgemedical.com.