CNC Machine Operator, Drill Cell

About the Role

Arthrex is seeking CNC Machine Operators to join their manufacturing facility in Pendleton, SC, for a Day Shift (Monday through Thursday, 6 am to 4:30 pm).

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of CNC machines and special processes with minimal supervision.
• Receive and verify work orders and components.
• Load material onto the bar feeder.
• Perform and record line clearance.
• Verify the machine is running the correct program.
• Deburr parts as required.
• Measure parts using precision measuring instruments to ensure conformance to blueprint specifications.
• Interact with various personnel in a manufacturing environment and handle shift changeovers.
• Confirm the inspection process is maintained at AQLS C=0, checking parts every 30 minutes.
• Maintain good quality and production output.
• Sort/rework parts as required.
• Assist with other operations as needed.
• Perform data entry in SAP.
• Demonstrate teamwork and interact effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, following safety procedures.
• Report any safety or maintenance concerns to management.
• Perform first cut-off and return all axes to the home position.
• Stop the machine to change settings, replace tools, and perform tool offsets.
• Recommend process improvements to resolve problems.

Specific responsibilities vary by level:

• CNC MO II: Includes all duties above, plus adjusting the bar feeder, performing first piece inspection, adjusting tools to meet blueprint specifications, downloading programs, monitoring machine operation for malfunctions, setting up multi-axis lathes and milling machining centers, streamlining processes, installing and adjusting collets, cleaning and assembling collet assemblies, verifying tools against the tool sheet, and updating programmers on issues.
• CNC MO III: Includes all duties listed for CNC MO II, plus consistently and accurately setting up production and pilot production jobs, identifying and correcting root causes of problems related to machine settings, tooling, fixturing, and collets, driving others to exceed goals, identifying and notifying Engineering of programming, tool data sheet (TDS), or process data sheet (PDS) issues, and mentoring lower-level operators.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• CNC Machines:
• Multi axis Swiss lathes
• Lathes
• Milling machining centers
• Grinders
• EDM
• Software:
• SAP (for data entry)

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
• CNC MO I: 6 months of direct CNC experience.
• CNC MO II: 2 years of direct CNC machine experience.
• CNC MO III: 4 years of direct CNC machine experience.
• Skills:
• Desire to improve in all areas.
• Ability to work as part of a team committed to safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Basic math skills.
• CNC machines set up experience (preferred for CNC MO II, required for CNC MO III).
• Ability to use different types of measuring tools.
• Ability to perform all aspects of line clearance.
• Advanced computer literacy (for CNC MO III).
• Must successfully complete assigned curriculum within 180 days of hire/transfer, including Fundamentals of Manufacturing.

Physical Demands

Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Work Environment

Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level is usually moderate.