Swiss Machinist - 2nd Shift

Job Description:

At Enovis™ we pay attention to the details. We embrace collaboration with our partners and patients, and take pride in the pursuit of scientific excellence — with the goal of transforming medical technology as we know it.

Because that’s how we change the lives of patients for the better. And that’s how we create better together. Why work at Enovis? See for yourself.

As a key member of the Foot & Ankle team you will play an integral part in helping Enovis drive the medical technology industry forward through transforming patient care and creating better patient outcomes.

Job Title:
2nd Shift Swiss Machinist

Reports To:
Sr. Manager Manufacturing Operations, Foot & Ankle
Location:
Houston
Business Unit Description:
Foot & Ankle

Role Summary:

As a CNC Machinist at ENOVIS Foot & Ankle you’ll perform various activities to manufacture a variety of small orthopedic products. These activities include, but are not limited to, assignment planning, layout, set up, operating, and making tool adjustments for various types of numerically controlled and computerized machine shop equipment.

This is a 2nd shift role. Climate-controlled shop. Great work life balance! We also have an in-house training program designed to grow the capabilities of our team.

Key Responsibilities:

The following are the primary duties and responsibilities of this role.  Other related duties may be assigned to meet the business need. 

• Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specification, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)
• Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust machine control or control media as required
• Verify conformance of finished workpiece to specification, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and coordinate measuring machine (CMM)
• Operates equipment within a cell with multiple machines to produce high quality parts within prescribed routed time to meet production demands
• Changes inserts/tools and makes the necessary offsets to continue to make parts per blueprint and process specifications
• Maintains equipment via established preventative maintenance schedules
• Follows all prescribed quality procedures and inspection plans
• Performs 1st piece inspections and monitors own work to meet process requirements including fully documenting inspection reports developed by the Quality department
• Verifies that the inspection equipment being utilized is in calibration and performs a simple daily check against a known master to ensure the accuracy of the gage to be used
• Follows supervisor’s direction to troubleshoot problem processes, interfacing with Manufacturing Engineers if necessary
• Ability to solve inspection problems and develop new approaches
• Works from blueprints, process sheets and sketches to perform production tasks, which may include the cutting and shaping of metal to precision dimensions
• Communicates directly with engineers to understand the purpose of a part assembly
• Checks and inspects machining operations against specified tolerances
• May identify and repair minor machine malfunctions
• Promptly and accurately completes all required recordkeeping
• Keeps surrounding area clean, safe and organized
• Responsible for keeping all labor hours with time system accurately

Currently, Enovis does not provide sponsorship for employment visas (e.g., H-1B) and will not offer such sponsorship in the future. Applicants must already have full-time work authorization in the United States, both now and in the future, without requiring sponsorship.

Minimum Basic Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years' experience
• Prior experience on CNC Lathe with live tooling
• Prior experience reading and interpreting documents such as drawings and routings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Desired Characteristics:

• CNC programming skills