ABOUT US

Orchid’s Arab site in northern Alabama is not far from Huntsville, rated #1 best place to live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023.  Arab is centrally located to world class recreation and attractions, as well as top-ranked schools and low cost of living. The Arab, AL site was established in 2007 and joined the Orchid team in 2012. Our 70,000 square foot facility employees approximately 200 team members. We focus primarily on advanced machining of complex instruments for the large joint, spine and trauma markets.  Our key products are instruments, implants, and trials. A career at Orchid provides competitive benefits, the ability to take on new responsibilities, and learn and grow in your career.

SHIFT

ALA - Shift 1 ($0) (United States of America - Alabama)

A BRIEF OVERVIEW
The CNC Programmer II supports fabrication of production and prototype tooling, molds, die fixtures, and machined parts to support our manufacturing facility by programming various types of CNC Machines. The CNC programmer will use blueprints, CAD design sketches, and Engineering specifications to ensure the proper dimensions and close tolerance levels of the finished product.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Create/edit programs to ensure processes are complete and quality of parts are met
• Design fixtures for manufacturing production and prototype using CAD software
• Assist with maintaining CNC program directory up to date
• Provide CNC Programming Training to CNC Operators and other Programmers
• Perform changes per engineer change request (ECR) and engineer change order (ECO) process work instructions
• Create tool paths from prints and models
• Evaluate jobs for correct method of manufacturing
• Program jobs to CAD file or print

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Or Equivalent (Preferred)
• Associates (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience programming, tooling, and operating manual and CNC equipment (Required)
• 2+ years of experience with SurfCam (Required)
• 2+ years of experience with MasterCam (Preferred)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS

• Blueprint Reading - Extensive Experience
• Computer-aided Design (CAD) - Working Experience
• Machine Set Up - Extensive Experience
• Manufacturing Equipment - Extensive Experience
• Programming - Extensive Experience
• Problem Solving - Extensive Experience
• Tool and Die Design - Working Experience
• Multi-axis Machining - Extensive Experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Occasionally
• Must be able to move about the inside of the building - Frequently
• Must be able to move equipment around the building - Rarely
• Must be able to position oneself and move under/around/over equipment - Rarely
• Must be able to handle/adjust/inspect/position various items and equipment - Frequently
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Occasionally
• Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects - Frequently

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Noise - Frequently

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity to work in a growing company

• Ability to help people live a longer, more active life

• Comprehensive benefit package

• Ability to work in an organization that values:

• • Integrity First: We do the right thing

  • Teamwork: We are one Orchid

  • Results: Our results matter

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug-screening based on position requirements

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

• Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify

At Orchid, we fully support a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, hair type, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions only pays fees for solicited presentations of job seekers submitted through our preferred vendor job board by recruiters, employment agencies, or other parties.