Senior Principal CNC Machinist

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership to less experienced employees.
• Act as a first point of contact for Machining Associate, Operators, and Level l Machinists as a Section Leader
• Train Machining Associates/Operators in metrology
• Sketching and fabricating fixtures
• Develop or assist in the development of new set-ups and programs for new products or process changes including the initiation and completion of process verifications.
• Sharpen cutting tools such as broaches, drills, and end mills. Performs preventive maintenance on machinery.
• Set up and operate multi-axis CNC and/or manual equipment, tools and accessories for the fabrication and cutting of materials to process component parts.
• Maintain close tolerance dimensions while producing parts at the rates established for a particular operation.
• Identify and participate in resolving machining problems in order to produce defect free parts.
• Performs verification/validation of new set-up programs for new product or pre-production parts.
• Performs in-process and first article inspections at the primary metrology skill level.
• Understands/edits multi axis G-code/M-code mill programs, multi axis G-code lathe programs and up to multi axis Mazatrol lathe programs as required.

Work experience requirements:
A minimum of 10 years' work expertience on a variety of CNC equipment in a machining environment.
Knowledge requirements:
Troubleshooting of multi-axis CNC equipment. Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the use of cutting tools and their use to produce defect free parts. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, demonstrate the ability to read blueprints and interpret geometric tolerances. Must be able to demonstrate metrology skills. Able to produce parts at the optimum rates with zero defects. Must demonstrate the ability to operate equipment without causing injury to oneself or damage to equipment, or product.
Benefits:
CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses

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CONMED is an Equal Opportunity Employer & an Affirmative Action Employer. CONMED is a strong advocate of workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or veteran status. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision reaffirm this commitment.
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