NPI Machinist

Job Description:

At Enovis we sweat the little things. We embrace collaboration with our partners and patients, and we glory in the grind 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.

Job Title:
NPI Machinist
Reports To:
Director, Manufacturing
Location:
Houston
Business Unit Description:
Foot & Ankle

Role Summary:

We're looking for a highly motivated and self-directed individual to be a NPI Machinist. The NPI (New Product Introduction) Machinist will perform various activities to help establish a clear plan to take our Orthopedic products from concept to its final form. The steps involved in this process vary from project to project, but the end goals are the same: reduce waste, avoid miscommunication, speed up production, and save money. These activities include, but are not limited to, assignment planning, layout, set up, operating, and making tool adjustments for various types of manual and numerically controlled and computerized machine shop equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

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

• Work with the Programming team to help establish a repeatable process to manufacture the end device within budget while reducing waste, avoiding miscommunication, and saving money.
• Develop new and maintain current setup sheets to standardize and optimize instructions for setup of new and current product / processes.
• 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
• Set up and operate CNC mills and CNC lathes
• 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

Minimum Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years of experience on a CNC Lathe with live tooling
• Prior experience reading and interpret documents such as drawings and routings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Prior experience using micrometer, drop indicator and dial/digital caliper

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience on a swiss machine
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally and effectively with management, co-workers and other departments

Work environment | Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to tug, pull or lift up to fifty (50) pounds
• Ability to sit in front of a computer terminal for extended periods of time
• General office setting. The office is clean, orderly, and properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate.
• Periodic weekend or evening work is expected.

"Creating better together". It's the Enovis purpose, and it's what drives us and empowers us every day on a global scale. We know that the power to create better - for our customers, our team members, and our shareholders - begins with having the best team, pursuing common goals, operating at the highest levels, and delivering extraordinary outcomes.

Watch this short on creating the next generation of better together at Enovis:

Better is... | Enovis

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Income Protection Plans
• Discounted Insurance Rates
• Legal Services

ABOUT ENOVIS

Enovis Corporation (NYSE: ENOV) is an innovation-driven medical technology growth company dedicated to developing clinically differentiated solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows. Powered by a culture of continuous improvement, global talent and innovation, the Company's extensive range of products, services and integrated technologies fuels active lifestyles in orthopedics and beyond. Visit www.enovis.com to learn more.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Enovis provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees' beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Enovis policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Enovis.

ABOUT ENOVIS

Enovis Corporation (NYSE: ENOV) is an innovation-driven medical technology growth company dedicated to developing clinically differentiated solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows. Powered by a culture of continuous improvement, global talent and innovation, the Company's extensive range of products, services and integrated technologies fuels active lifestyles in orthopedics and beyond.For more information about Enovis, please visit www.enovis.com.

EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.