Machinist
Job description
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If this position has a work location in the UK, you must be eligible to work in the UK to be considered.
SHIFT
SHE - Shift Mornings & Afternoons 12.5% (United Kingdom)
A BRIEF OVERVIEW
The CNC Machinist I position contributes to the production of medical devices by operating and performing basic set ups of CNC 2 and 3 Axis machines, with the ability to identify X, Y, Z and 0 coordinates. He/she is responsible for running multiple and varying CNC machines simultaneously, such as Lathes, EDM Wire, and Plunge machines in addition to operating manual machine tools to cut, drill, shape, and finish quality products with some supervision. Experience with CNC Machining in a manufacturing work environment required.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- The Machinist, CNC reports directly to the area Supervisor.
- Performs basic machining functions to produce parts.
- Operates multiple machines simultaneously.
- Monitors the machine to ensure proper program performance.
- Completes shop work orders, inspection documentation, and daily maintenance sheets.
- Makes off sets and adjustments to machines with moderate supervision.
- Advocates for the health and safety of self, co-workers, customers, and the community.
- Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Completes all required training.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Or Equivalent (Preferred)
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- Lean Manufacturing Experience (Preferred)
- Experience in Medical Device Manufacturing (Preferred)
- 1+ Years of Experience Operating Machining Equipment in a Manufacturing Environment (Preferred)
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Machining Trade School (Preferred)
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS
- Problem Solving - Working Experience
- Machine Set Up - Working Experience
- Visual Quality Assurance - Working Experience
- GD&T - Working Experience
- Blueprint Reading - Working Experience
- Information Processing - Basic Knowledge
- Quality Inspection Metrology Tools - Working Experience
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Working Experience
- Handwriting - Basic Knowledge
- Data Entry - Working Experience
- Mathematical Ability - Basic Knowledge
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Frequently
- Must be able to move about the inside of the building - Occasionally
- Must be able to move equipment around the building - Occasionally
- Must be able to position oneself and move under/around/over equipment - Occasionally
- Must be able to handle/adjust/inspect/position various items and equipment - Constantly
- Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Frequently
- Must be able to perform tasks that require repetitive handling/adjusting/inspecting/positioning of items and equipment - Constantly
- Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects - Frequently
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Noise - Frequently
WHAT WE OFFER
- Ability to help people live a longer, more active life
- Opportunity to work in a growing company
- 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
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⭐ Lead your CV with CNC machine types you have operated (Lathe, EDM Wire, Plunge) as the advert lists these specifically under core duties.
📊 Quantify your machining output: e.g. 'Operated 3 simultaneous CNC machines producing 150+ precision components per shift with a 99.2% first-pass quality rate'.
🎯 Explicitly reference GD&T and Blueprint Reading experience in your skills section, as both are listed as required working-level competencies in the advert.
🏭 Highlight any medical device or regulated manufacturing experience prominently — the advert lists this as a preferred differentiator and the employer produces medical devices.
📋 Mention familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS), inspection documentation, and daily maintenance sheets, as completing these forms is a stated daily responsibility.
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- •Operated 3 simultaneous CNC Lathes and EDM Wire machines across 12-hour shifts, maintaining a 98.5% first-pass quality rate against GD&T-toleranced medical device drawings.
- •Completed daily QMS inspection documentation and machine maintenance sheets for a 15-machine cell, contributing to zero non-conformance findings across a 6-month internal audit period.
- •Reduced scrap rate by 12% over 3 months by identifying recurring offset drift on a CNC 3 Axis centre and implementing a mid-shift verification checkpoint using digital verniers and CMM spot checks.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Appcast Enterprise's CNC Machinist position within medical device manufacturing is precisely where I want to apply my hands-on machining skills. Having operated CNC Lathes and EDM Wire machines to tight tolerances, and with working-level experience in GD&T and blueprint reading, I am confident I can contribute to the production of quality medical components from day one.
My background in CNC machining includes running multiple 2 and 3 Axis machines simultaneously in a regulated manufacturing environment, completing inspection documentation and daily maintenance sheets in line with Quality Management System requirements. I have applied metrology tools including micrometers and verniers to verify part dimensions, and I am experienced in making machine offsets and adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy across production runs.
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Technical
- ›Walk me through how you set up a CNC 3 Axis machine from a blank work order — what steps do you follow?
- ›How do you identify and apply X, Y, Z and datum (0) coordinates when programming or verifying a CNC job?
- ›Describe your experience with EDM Wire and Plunge machines — what materials and tolerances have you worked to?
- ›How do you use metrology tools such as micrometers, verniers, or CMMs to verify part dimensions against a GD&T drawing?
- ›What offset adjustments would you make if a turned diameter was consistently 0.05 mm oversize on a CNC Lathe?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you identified a quality defect during a production run — what did you do and what was the outcome?
- ›Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple CNC machines simultaneously and one developed an issue mid-shift. How did you prioritise?
- ›Give an example of when you followed a Quality Management System procedure that you felt was inconvenient but understood why it was necessary.
- ›Tell me about a time you suggested or implemented a process improvement on the shop floor.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to communicate a safety concern to a supervisor or colleague — how did you handle it?
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Tell me about a time you identified a quality defect during a production run — what did you do and what was the outcome?
Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple CNC machines simultaneously and one developed an issue mid-shift.