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Machinist, Plastics (Weekend Day Shift)

MicroPort Job Board
Arlington, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2025

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At MicroPort, we relentlessly strive to master every detail of our medical solutions with the purpose of prolonging and reshaping the lives of patients everywhere. We welcome motivated and talented people who want to join our dynamic and inclusive company, working together to deliver meaningful medical breakthroughs. In order to accomplish this, we hold true to our core values of Quality, Integrity, Accountability, Efficiency, Innovation, Aspiration, Dedication & Collaboration. Come and join Team MicroPort!  

 

This is a Weekend Day Shift Position: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 7:00am-7:30pm

Shift Premium: 11.1% (equates to 40 hours of work/week) 

 

 

 

Why You’ll Love MicroPort

You will find our team atmosphere challenging and rewarding. In addition to working with a world-class team, receiving a competitive base salary and bonus opportunities, our U.S. employees also enjoy the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Maternity Leave, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Bereavement, 401(k) (up to 4% match with vesting from day 1), PTO, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance...and more! At MicroPort, we care about our employees and encourage them to make healthy lifestyle choices and embrace wellness opportunities to maintain their very best health and wellbeing.

 

Overall Summary

As a Machinist, you will work with tools, fixtures, and machines to manufacture medical devices from setup to operation. A working knowledge of manual machines (i.e., mills, lathes, grinders) and the ability to operate computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines is utilized to produce large volumes of medical devices made from metals, plastics or other materials.

 

Your duties will include:

Machinist I:

  1. Operate multiple CNC/Manual machines such as mills and lathes.
  2. Manufacture medical devices that conform to specifications and all Quality Assurance requirements such as calipers, micrometers, coordinate measuring machines, optical comparators, air gages, surface roundness and finish analyzers.
  3. Attain production quotas such as daily goals, team goals, and labor standards.
  4. Complete device history records accurately with minimal errors.
  5. Enter required production data into MicroPort business systems.
  6. Perform routine preventive maintenance including area cleaning.

 

Machinist II:

  1. Set-up and operate multiple CNC/Manual machines such as mills, lathes, and multi-axis CNC’s.
  2. Perform auxiliary production operations such as, but not limited to inspection, metal finishing, robot operation, issuing / receiving raw materials and components.
  3. Work with Engineering staff to develop, prove out, and improve production processes.
  4. Communicate with peers, management, and other departments to ensure optimal efficiency is achieved.
  5. Train other machinists in core job duties.

 

Senior Machinist: (only applies to internal candidates) 

  1. Lead 6S projects and implement improvements to the process.
  2. Be proficient in the set up and operation of at least 3 different types of machines in 3 different work centers.
  3. Participate in team events, as well as individually contribute, to improve production efficiencies.
  4. Participate in the interview process for prospective machinists.
  5. Maintain a strong machining knowledge base to ensure optimal performance in any and all areas that present business needs.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

 

 

We might be a great match if:

Machinists must be able to understand units of measure in both metric and English; must be able to convert between the two.  A basic understanding of manufacturing machines, metal deburring, and plastic trimming is required. The ability to use measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers and other specialty tools used in machining processes is required. 

Minimal requirements for entry into the role are as follows:

  • Some mechanical aptitude.
  • Basic computer application skills.
  • Basic blueprint reading skills.
  • Basic metrology / measuring skills.
  • Ability to read and write in English.
  • Ability to operate within and sustain an organized work environment.
  • Demonstrate company core values.
  • Quality focused with a strong attention to detail. 
  • Strong work ethic with a sense of urgency.
  • Motivated self-starter that works well independently or within teams.

 

 

Your Education: 

Required: High School Diploma or GED

Preferred: Technical School Training 

 

 

Your Experience:

Machinist I: 2 years or CNC Technical School Completion.

Machinist II: 4 years or 2 years & CNC Technical School Completion.

Senior Machinist (only applies to internal candidates): 5 years or 3 years & CNC Technical School Completion.

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