Senior Machinist - 3rd Shift (Memphis, TN)

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Role Overview

Join us in Memphis and help shape the future of high precision medical device manufacturing. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in Swiss type CNC machining to produce components that directly impact patient outcomes. If you are driven by accuracy, consistency and purpose, this role offers the chance to make a real difference.

U.S. Sponsorship or H1B transfer is not available for this role.

Location: Memphis, TN

What will you be doing?

• Perform set-ups and operate CNC and manual metal fabricating equipment.Operate multiple machines simultaneously.
• Actively participate in product/process improvement and development.
• Set up and operate various inspection instruments as required.
• Ability to make minor fixture modifications and repairs.
• Troubles shoot problems in production and development.
• Provide other machinists with technical support.
• Prepare material and work orders for production as needed.
• Read and understand blueprints.
• Establish cutter compensation and tool offsets.
• Identify and change dull tooling.
• All essential job functions of a Machinist.
• Set up and operate various inspection equipment as required.
• Complete and understand documentation needed to comply with Smith & Nephew policies, Quality Manual and procedures including but not limited to: FDA, QSR and various domestic and international standards and regulations, company policies and procedures, labor transactions and bar code scanning.
• Safety, cleanliness of equipment and company products, including but not limited to simple maintenance as required, clean work area after every shift, comply with all health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and job hazard assessments applicable to specified job activities including medical evaluations as required by job function.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What will you need to be successful?

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of machinist program or degree program preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in the operation of machining or technical school equivalent.
• Experience with basic shop math computations including geometry and Trigonometry.
• Able to complete simple inspections
• Knowledgeable of operation of hand finishing medical components.
• Physical demands: Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

You. Unlimited. We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

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