Senior Welder/Machinist

Why Orthofix?

Guided by our organizational values – Take Ownership | Innovate Boldly | Win Together – we collaborate closely with world-class surgeons and other partners to improve people’s quality of life. At Orthofix, we want team members who build relationships and share knowledge, challenge the status quo, and deliver results every day to help us achieve our vision to be the unrivaled partner in Med Tech.

Our global team of over 1,600 employees brings to market highly innovative, cost-effective, and user-friendly medical technologies that heal musculoskeletal pathologies for patients and the healthcare professionals who treat them. Looking to change people’s lives? Look no further.

How you'll make a difference?

This position is responsible for performing manufacturing duties to assemble, weld and create quality parts to support the Product Development and Special Request process. This primarily includes assembly, welding and CNC machining of parts and will progress into a lead welder position and programmer as appropriate. The duties and responsibilities are to be executed to meet the team goals, timelines, and objectives for the company.

What will your duties and responsibilities be?

The following are the essential functions of this position. This position may be responsible for performing additional duties as tasks as needed and assigned.

• Use knowledge of machine/welding equipment and capabilities to determine proper methods and tools to achieve the specification required
• Set-up, and operate CNC mills, lathes, wire EDM and other equipment to manufacture spinal implants and/or instruments to specification and expected delivery dates
• Ability to conform to ISO 13485 Documentation procedures
• Troubleshoot/problem-solve any issues that arise in manufacturing or with equipment
• Interpret engineering drawings, routers, and work instructions to verify conformance of welded or machined parts to specifications
• Perform dimensional and visual inspections per the engineering drawing using standard measuring equipment, gages, CMM, and other inspection equipment using quality procedures and best practices
• Demonstrate a high degree of proficiency in welding/machining methods and in the selection of best process to meet specifications
• Maintain accurate documentation for the manufacturing process as required by SOPs
• Participate and take ownership in team's continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train/mentor other employees on equipment operation based on level of experience. Help with troubleshooting where appropriate and as required
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition that follows prescribed safety procedures
• Willingness to work overtime and a flexible work schedule to meet production demands
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully in a team-based environment that heavily emphasizes quality, performance, cross-training, and customer service
• Maintain a high level of accountability for timelines and project deliverables.
• Ability to work in a professional manner with the ability to effectively interact with management and collogues at all levels within the organization
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  
  

What skills and experience will you need?

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.

Education/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of weld certification
  
  
  

Experience, Skills, Knowledge And/or Abilities:

• 7 plus years welding and 2 plus years previous machinist experience
• Programming in G-code and prior experience in CAD/CAM software is a plus
• Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings
• Ability to use all standard inspection tools and measuring devices (calipers, micrometers, height gages and comparators)
• Proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft office programs
  
  
  

What qualifications are preferred?

The education, knowledge, skills and/or abilities listed below are preferred qualifications in addition to the minimum qualifications stated above.

Education/Certifications:

• Machinist apprenticeship and or a certificate in manufacturing machinist technology is preferred
  
  
  

Additional Experience, Skills, Knowledge And/or Abilities:

• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Experience in a highly regulated environment
• 2 years’ experience with set up and operation of CNC machines is preferred
  
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical abilities, skills, and/or demands required of the position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to allow qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.

• This position requires frequent or continuous walking
• This position requires frequent or continuous repetitive motion involving substantial movements of the wrist, hands and/or fingers; or grasping with hands and/or fingers
• This position requires frequent or continuous standing
• This position requires frequent or continuous heavy lifting of 40lbs or more
  
  
  

The anticipated base hourly rate for an employee who is located in California this position is $32.78 - $59.50 per hour, plus bonus, and benefits. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc. The Company is a multi-state employer and this pay scale may not reflect the pay scale for an employee who works in other states or locations.

DISCLAIMER

The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status.

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