New Products Machining Technician (On-site)

ZimVie US Corp LLC

  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
We are ZimVie, a publicly traded, global life sciences leader focused on restoring daily life by advancing clinical technology to improve patients’ smiles, function, and confidence. Our company is founded on a legacy of trusted brands, products, and clinical evidence made possible through an inclusive and collaborative culture that empowers our team members to bring their whole selves – their best selves – to work every day to accomplish our Mission. Together, our dedicated, diverse global team is shaping an exciting future for ZimVie — we hope you’ll consider being a part of it!Job Summary:The New Products Machining Technician will perform various technical job as part of new product introduction, Pilot projects, established manufacturing cells and automatization processes or initiatives. The incumbent may run parts, perform set ups, optimize and monitor established manufacturing processes. Reports directly to Engineering Manager and will work in coordination with Engineers, CNC Programmers and other professionals to address the technical issues in manufacturing and pilot cells. Provides support in producing fixturing and machining setup components.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Participate in Pilot initiatives, NPI and Production, including set-up and changeovers
  • Improves pilot projects/initiatives, NPI and manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning process workflow including set up and changeovers
  • Assures product and process quality
  • Ensure all safety protocols are followed
  • Cross-training will be expected
  • Serve as technical subject matter expert within pilot and NPI cell on relevant machinery/processes.
  • Facilitate problem solving activities
  • Manage implementation & use of OEE, SPC
  • Champion Standard Work and manufacturing processes including setup sheets, etc.
  • Write work order maintenance
  • Work with Engineers & Programmers to conduct tool tests, FAL’s, process improvements, optimal sequences, etc.
  • Train production operators, maintain cross training matrix
  • Manage timely calibration of gauges
  • Support New Product Development and Fixturing
  • Troubleshoot and repair machinery problems as authorized.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills, and abilities)
  • Strong knowledge of all relevant machinery, tooling, measuring, and gauging equipment and use of proper handling methods in assigned areas. Thorough understanding of production processes in area.
  • Knowledge of proper set-ups for machinery Lathes and Grinder Applications, blue-prints, routers, and CNC set-up files.
  • Proficient in CAD/CAM modeling including Esprit, Partmaker, etc.
  • Adequate knowledge of parts required to produce quality assembly per functional and cosmetic requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing instrumentation (e.g., micrometers, calipers, comparators, etc.), and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, basic mathematics, and blue-print reading.
  • Understanding of lean MFG. concepts and objectives.
  • Ability to work effective with all levels of employees including production employees, management, and technical professionals
  • Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening
  • Understands ZimVie’ s Quality System including strong familiarity with Measurement Instruction Sheet layout and purpose, and ZimVie’ s Compliance Policies.
  • Advocate of ZimVie’ s core values and behaviors.
Education/Experience Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED, A thorough technical understanding of functional discipline, like engineering, machining, programming or other technical knowledge is required, which may require advanced training or education as relevant.
  • Minimum of 5 yrs of experience in a related field
  • Citizens and Milling machining experience is required. Troubleshooting and programming understanding is required.
  • Programming experience for Vertex and Keyence Inspection Systems is a plus.
  • Lean certification is preferred.
Travel Requirements
  • Up to 5%
ZimVie is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants for employment and employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation, and separation, are considered without regard to race, color, religion, religious beliefs, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, gender/sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, lactation and breastfeeding), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military status, protected veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.ZimVie generally does not sponsor applicant work visas for this position.
  • Requisition ID: 3146

ZimVie US Corp LLC