Orthofix · 16 hours ago
Swiss Prototype Machinist (Tool Maker)
Lewisville
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelOrthofix is a company focused on improving people’s quality of life through innovative medical technologies. The Swiss Prototype Machinist is responsible for producing and modifying medical instruments and implants, contributing to the Product Development team for spine surgery.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Manufactures and fabricates custom implants and instruments utilizing ESPRIT programming or equivalent on multi-channel Swiss type CNC lathes to produce machined components in a reasonable amount of time with no quality issues
Assists in coordinating outside operations with engineers and inspecting components and assemblies
Provides material, design and manufacturability feedback to the Product Development Engineers
Fabricates and manufactures other components as needed to support company objectives
Maintains the Specials/Machine shop and equipment to a high standard by performing basic cleaning and maintenance
Complies with all Orthofix Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions including those mandated by the FDA
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in CNC Multi-Channel Mill+Turn or Swiss Programming (ESPRIT Experience Preferred)
Setup and Operation of Multi-Channel Swiss Type CNC Lathe
Develops processes required for implant and instrument manufacturing and fabrication including identifying all operations, fixturing and associated tooling
Program machines in the most practical and efficient way possible
Ability to manufacture or fabricate implants and instruments using all Prototype Shop machine tools as needed or the ability to learn in a reasonable timeframe
Ability to assemble manufactured and fabricated components as needed
Ability to hold close tolerances and inspect manufactured and fabricated components including assemblies
Effectively communicate material, design and manufacturability feedback to Product Development Engineers
Read and understand engineering drawings including the understanding of GD&T principles
Demonstrate good housekeeping skills
Preferred
ESPRIT Multi-Channel Swiss Lathe Programming
Tsugami Swiss Type CNC Lathe
Deep Hole Drilling
Prior Medical Device
Hurco Mill and Lathe Programming
Mastercam Programming
Trumpf Laser Marker
FANUC Wire EDM
Company
Orthofix
Orthofix is a global medical device company.
Founded in 1980
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (4)
2024 (1)
2023 (2)
2022 (5)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$160M2024-11-07Post Ipo Debt· $160M
1992-05-01IPO
Leadership Team
Andres Cedron
Chief Legal Officer
Clay Aiena
Chief Information Officer
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