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CNC Machine Operator I - Swiss Lathes - Nights

Arthrex
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Oct 2025

About the role

 Requisition ID:                       64166                          Title: CNC Machine Operator I - Swiss Lathes - Nights Division: Arthrex Manufacturing Inc (US02) Location: Pendleton, SC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education. Arthrex Manufacturing is actively searching for CNC Machine Operator I to produce quality medical instruments in accordance with Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. procedures in a safe and effective manner in order to exceed the customers' needs.  This position will be for Night Shift (Monday through Thursday, 7:30 pm to 6 am).  Successful candidates must possess a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and at least 6 months of relevant CNC experience. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

 

Main Objective:

To produce superior products following Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. machining processes and procedures. Responsible for set up and running machines.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • With direct 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 change over 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

 

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • 6 months of direct CNC experience required

 

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

Ability to operate CNC machines, use different types of measuring tools and perform all aspects of line clearance. 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. Attention to detail. Successful completion of Arthrex assigned curriculum within 180 days of hire/transfer.

 

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

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

 

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

 

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements. 

 

Language and Communication Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above.  Ability to verbally communicate ideas and iss

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