Conventional Machinist I
Alphatec Spine
Summary
Performs necessary duties to set up, operate conventional machines and welders in a safe, clean, and productive environment.
Job description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Ability to appropriately fixture and TIG weld stainless steel components using manual torch
- Sets up and operates conventional milling and lathe machines to produce prototypes and small runs of parts with medium to high complexity
- Maintains equipment including machines, measuring tools
- Keeps work area safe and clean
- Reads, comprehends, and understands blueprints, sketches, and verbal instruction
- Uses standard shop measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and optical comparators.
- Continually demonstrates the ability to set up and run close tolerance machined parts of titanium, plastic’s and stainless steels using standard shop machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and surface grinders in a fast pace environment
- Sharpens cutting tools and maintains equipment as required
- Ability to work with minimal Supervision/Direction
- Other duties as assigned
- Must be able to read and understand blueprints and written/verbal instructions
- Must have basic general machine shop mathematics
- Must possess mechanical aptitude skills
Education and/or Experience
- 0–2 years of experience with manual mills and lathes
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
- TIG welding certification and/or training required
Requirements
- 0–2 years of experience with manual mills and lathes
- TIG welding certification and/or training required
- Must be able to read and understand blueprints and written/verbal instructions
- Must have basic general machine shop mathematics
- Must possess mechanical aptitude skills
Company overview
Alphatec Spine is a specialized medical device company focused on developing innovative solutions for spinal surgery and spine-related disorders. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive portfolio of spinal implants, instruments, and biologics used in surgical procedures to treat various spinal conditions including degenerative disc disease, spinal deformities, trauma, and tumors. Alphatec Spine's product offerings encompass cervical and thoracolumbar fixation systems, interbody devices, minimally invasive surgical solutions, and bone graft substitutes. The company emphasizes surgeon-focused innovation, aiming to provide differentiated technologies that enhance surgical outcomes and improve patient care. With a commitment to advancing spinal surgery through research and development, Alphatec Spine collaborates closely with spine surgeons to address complex clinical challenges and develop next-generation spinal solutions that optimize surgical efficiency and patient recovery.