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.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Two of the following requirements:

• Minimum of 7-10 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.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• 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

• 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.