Operator 2
Smith+Nephew
Summary
Join Smith+Nephew as an Operator 2 and play a key role in manufacturing medical device components that help improve patients' lives. In this hands on manufacturing position, you will work with CNC and manual machining equipment, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and help ensure products are manufactured to the highest quality and safety standards.
Job description
What will you be doing?
- Independently perform moderate machine setups and operate CNC and manual metal fabrication equipment including turning, milling, grinding, drilling, tapping, and EDM.
- Manufacture medical device components from raw materials while maintaining quality, safety, and production standards.
- Operate multiple machines simultaneously and utilize inspection equipment to verify product quality.
- Troubleshoot production and development issues and support process improvements.
- Partner with engineers and toolmakers on fixture design, tooling, process development, and part design activities.
- Train and support less experienced operators while helping maintain an effective team environment.
- Complete required documentation and comply with company policies, quality requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
- Support workplace safety, preventive maintenance activities, and housekeeping standards.
What will you need to be successful?
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Vocational education preferred.
- 2 to 4 years of machining experience producing moderate complexity medical device components.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and perform machine setups independently.
- English reading and writing proficiency with strong basic math skills.
- Commitment to quality, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 2 to 4 years of machining experience producing moderate complexity medical device components
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and perform machine setups independently
- English reading and writing proficiency with strong basic math skills
- Commitment to quality, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift a minimum of 25 lbs
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- 401(k) Plus
- Discounted Stock Purchase
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Flex Holidays
- Paid Community Service Day
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental Leave
- Fertility & Adoption Assistance
- Fitness Club Discounts
Company overview
Smith+Nephew is a global portfolio medical technology company with a rich history dating back to 1856, originally founded as a chemist shop in Hull, UK. The company specializes in the repair, regeneration, and replacement of soft and hard tissue through innovative medical devices and technologies. Operating through three core business units—Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & ENT, and Advanced Wound Management—Smith+Nephew serves healthcare professionals and patients in over 100 countries worldwide. With approximately 18,000 employees, the company generated annual sales of $5.5 billion in 2023 and is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (FTSE100) and New York Stock Exchange. Their product portfolio includes joint replacement systems, robotics-assisted surgical platforms, sports medicine implants, advanced wound care solutions, and ENT technologies. The company is pioneering new frontiers in medical technology, including Spatial Surgery systems that integrate augmented reality and real-time data processing for enhanced surgical precision. Smith+Nephew's mission centers on their "Life Unlimited" purpose, aiming to restore patients' bodies and self-belief through technological innovation that removes limitations on living.