Principal CNC Programmer
Summary
Leads CNC programming and manufacturing process development at Ortho Development in Draper, UT, setting up, programming, and running 3-5 axis machining centers to produce orthopedic hip and knee implants, developing fixtures and CNC programs for new products, and conducting process validations and continuous improvement in a medical device environment.
Here, you’ll find teammates who care, leadership that listens, and opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed. We offer competitive benefits, a workplace environment designed to help you thrive and promote work-life balance.
- Set up, program and run 3-5 axis CNC machining center to manufacture medical devices
- Follow documented procedures and work instructions to manufacture quality parts
- Develop machining fixtures for the manufacture of complex medical devices
- Conduct process validations, make process adjustments and assist in completion of PFMEAs.
- Aids in the selection of new manufacturing equipment
- Strong adherence to quality requirements per the QMS
- Follow safety standards
- Keep work station and environment organized and clean (5S)
- Support operations with troubleshooting of secondary processes e.g., laser marker, grit blaster, buffing tools, etc.
- Support manufacturing with primary operations of CNC equipment including set-ups, offsetting, and changeovers
- Develop CNC programs and fixturing for new product launches
- Support product development in the manufacture of prototype devices as needed
- Identify and participate in continuous improvement programs
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or related discipline (Preferred)
- Machining certificate or trade school
- 10+ years of experience in CNC manufacturing environment
- Orthopedics manufacturing experience, especially knees & hips
- Use of inspection equipment, e.g. calipers, microscope, optical measurement
- Experience machining castings, forgings, 3D printed components, stainless steel, cobalt, chrome, titanium, and other exotic alloys
- Operation of manual and coordinated measuring machines
- Experience with manual mill and lathe
- GibbsCam (Preferred)
- CREO or equivalent Cad/Cam system experience (Preferred)
- 5+ years experience with 5 axis milling/turning programming
- Macro programming & post building experience (Preferred)
- Advanced understanding of GD&T
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discounts
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness incentives
- UTA Transit Pass