Operator

Life Unlimited

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

Role Overview

This position requires a person to perform simple to moderate complex set ups and operate manual/CNC equipment to manufacture medical components from raw material in a team-based environment. Must be able to comply with all governing rules including Smith & Nephew policies and procedures and adhere to safety and cleanliness practices in the workplace. This position works under moderate supervision.

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

Location: Mansfield MA

Shift: Monday-Friday 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm

What Will You Be Doing?

Machine medical components, including but not limited to:

• Perform complex set ups and operate CNC and manual metal fabricating equipment, including turning, milling, grinding, drilling, tapping, EDM and honing.
• Operate multiple machines simultaneously.
• Actively participate in product/process improvement and development.
• Set up and operate various inspection instruments as required.
• Ability to set up and operate various manual/NCN machines.
• Set up, train, and monitor lower-level employees.
• Work closely with engineers and toolmakers in the areas of fixture design, cutting tool design, process development and part design.
• 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.
• Open and secure building as needed.
• Read and understand blueprints.
• Establish cutter compensation and tool offsets.
• Identify and change dull tooling.
• All essential job functions of a Machinist III.
• May write/edit simple to moderate programs for new products and processes.
• May: operate DNC equipment as needed.
• 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 as needed, complies 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

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the operation of machining moderate to highly complex components from an array of materials.
• 3+ years of experience with CNC milling, turning, grinding.
• 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 sand for extended periods of time and be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $24,63 - $36,89 or hourly. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role at Smith + Nephew. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. In addition to base pay, we provide competitive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, and generous PTO, paid company holidays annually and 8 hours of Volunteer time and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP.

Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.