Sr CNC Machinist, 3rd Shift

CONMED Corporation; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent healthcare

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

CONMED Corporation is seeking a Sr Machinist to operate and set up high-precision CNC equipment, including 4- and 5-axis mills, Swiss machines, and live-tooled lathes, for medical device parts. You will verify new set-ups, perform first-piece inspections, and train junior staff.

The role emphasizes maintaining tight tolerances, process optimization, and meeting production targets. This is a benefits-rich, on-site position in Florida, with opportunities for technical growth.

Qualifications

• Two of the following requirements: 2–4 years of experience operating advanced CNC production equipment (Swiss, Lathe and Mill with live tooling).
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret G and M codes.
• Experience with verification/validation of new set-ups and first piece inspection.

Responsibilities

• Set up advanced CNC machinery such as 4 and 5 axis mills, Swiss machines, and live-tooling lathes.
• Maintain close tolerance dimensions while meeting production rates.
• Perform verification/validation of new set-ups and conduct in-process/first piece inspections.

Skills

CNC machining

G-code interpretation

First piece inspection

Tools

Swiss machines

4 axis mills

5 axis mills

Lathes with live tooling

Job description

Sr Machinist (T3)

As a Senior 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 operation
• Perform verification/validation of new set-up programs for new product or pre-production parts. Perform in-process and first piece inspection
• Complete offset adjustments to multi-axis equipment to ensure product conforms to strict tolerance
• Provides training and technical training to less experienced employees.
  
  

Work Experience Requirements

Two of the following requirements:

• Minimum of 2-4 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 Senior Machinist Assessment.
• Currently employed as a CONMED CNC Sr Machinist.
  
  

Other Attributes

• Ability to produce parts at maximum rates with zero defects
• Ability to optimize processes through continuous improvement efforts
• Must be able to read, understand, and interpret G and M codes.
  
  

This position is not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship.

Education Requirements:None

This 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 compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses
  
  

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