Join a Growing Medical Device Manufacturing Team
Phillips Precision Inc. is seeking an experienced Swiss CNC Setup Machinist to join our high-precision manufacturing team. This position is responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing Citizen Swiss-style lathes and Miyano CNC turning centers used in the production of orthopedic implants and surgical instruments.
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated machinist who takes pride in producing high-quality parts, maintaining tight tolerances, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within a regulated medical device environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate Citizen Swiss-style screw machines and/or Miyano CNC turning centers.
- Perform complete machine setups including tooling installation, offsets, program verification, and first-piece approval.
- Manufacture orthopedic implants and surgical instruments to precise customer specifications and quality standards.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications.
- Utilize precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, comparators, height gages, thread gages, and other inspection tools.
- Perform and document in-process inspections to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Work closely with Quality Control personnel during first-piece inspections and production approvals.
- Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and process issues to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
- Maintain tooling, replace worn tools, and recommend tooling improvements.
- Support continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and 6S initiatives.
- Recommend process improvements to improve quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Assist with training machine operators and less experienced machinists as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
QualificationsRequired
- Minimum 5 years of Swiss CNC setup experience on Citizen machines and/or Miyano CNC turning centers.
- Strong understanding of machining principles, tooling, feeds, speeds, and cutting parameters.
- Ability to independently perform complete machine setups and troubleshoot production issues.
- Proficiency in reading blueprints and GD&T.
- Experience using precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred
- Experience manufacturing medical devices, orthopedic implants, or surgical instruments.
- Familiarity with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Experience with process optimization and cycle time reduction.
- Multi-spindle or live-tool Swiss machining experience.
Pay: $32.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you been setting up Citizen machines for at least 5 years?
Experience:
- Setup: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
