Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for CNC Machine Operators to support our Pendleton, SC manufacturing facility on Night Shift (Monday through Thursday, 7:30 pm to 6 am). The minimum requirement for CNC Operators is a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with at least 6 months of applicable experience. Additional years of experience and technical expertise are required for positions beyond an Operator I. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

This posting is inclusive of all areas within CNC operations (Milling, Drilling, and Swiss Lathes). Successful candidates will be assigned to an area based off skill set and availability of positions.

Main Objective:

To produce superior products following Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. Troubleshoot and repair equipment when machine is not working properly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

All levels:

• With little to no supervision follow written process and operate a variety of CNC machines and special processes
• Receives work order and verifies that the components are correct
• Receives material and loads on bar feeder
• Performs and records line clearance
• Verifies the machine is running the correct program
• Deburr parts as required
• Measure parts for conformance to blueprint specifications using precision measuring instruments
• Interact in a Manufacturing environment with a variety of personnel and shift changeover on a daily basis
• Confirms that inspection process is kept at AQLS C=0. Example: check parts every 30 minutes
• Maintains good quality and production output
• Sort/rework parts as required
• Assists out on other operations as required
• Data entry in SAP system
• Shows exceptional teamwork and interact in a Manufacturing environment with a variety of personnel and shift change over on a daily basis
• Maintain their work area in a clean orderly condition and follows safety procedures
• Report any safety or maintenance concerns to management immediately
• Performs first cut-off
• Returns all axis to the home position
• Stops machine to change settings, replace tools and perform tool offsets
• Recommends process improvements with supervisor or programming personnel to resolve problems

CNC MO II:

• All duties listed above plus:
  • Adjusts bar feeder for proper size of material and performs a dry run without material; verifies material against work order for correct lot number
  • Performs first PC inspection when set-up is completed
  • Adjusts tools to meet blueprint specifications.
  • Downloads programs to the machine, dry run machine with no material and all tools in place
  • Monitors screen pages and machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media; verifies the correct program in the machine is running
  • Sets up multi axis lathes and milling machining centers; operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data
  • Demonstrates ability to streamline processes to increase productivity and quality
  • Installs and adjusts collects with proper pressure
  • Cleans and assembles all collect assemblies, removes or replaces fixture, collects and tools. Inspects old collects and guide brushes
  • Verifies correct tools against tool sheet and program; sets up any type of tool in the pre-setter and/or machine
  • Notifies programmers of issues and updates required for improvements
  • Support machine operators as assigned by Crew Coordinators and/or Supervisor

CNC MO III:

• All duties listed above plus:
  • Production and pilot production jobs are set up consistently, timely and accurately
  • Ability to identify root cause of problems related to machine settings, tooling, fixturing and collets, and notifies to leadership and correct when authorized
  • Ability to drive others to exceed goals
  • Ability to identify programming, tool data sheets (TDS) and/or process data sheets (PDS) issues/discrepancies and notify Engineering
  • Assists crew coordinators and mentor lower level operators using effective training and troubleshooting methodology

Education and Experience:

• CNC MO I         High School Diploma or equivalent AND 6 months of direct CNC experience
• CNC MO II        High School Diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of direct CNC machine experience 
• CNC MO III       High School Diploma or equivalent AND 4 years of direct CNC machine experience 

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

All Levels:

• A desire to improve in all areas, and work as part of a team committed to safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Attention to detail.
• Successful completion of assigned curriculum within 180 days of hire/transfer which includes completing the Fundamentals of Manufacturing.
• Basic computer literacy, basic math skills, a desire to improve in all areas, and work as part of a team committed to safety, quality, and efficiency.

CNC MO II:

• CNC machines set up experience is preferred, use different types of measuring tools and perform all aspects of line clearance.

CNC MO III:

• CNC machines set up experience is required, use different types of measuring tools and perform all aspects of line clearance.
• Advanced computer literacy.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

• Multi axis Swiss lathes
• Lathes
• Milling machining centers
• Grinders
• EDM

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:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Arthrex Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.