Join Avalign Integrated Medical in Mentor, OH on our 3rd shift and help craft life-changing components. In this role, you will operate conventional, special-purpose, and CNC machines and machining centers to fabricate parts that meet exacting customer specifications—primarily on Star Swiss equipment producing precision medical implants.
A day in this role
Begin your 3rd shift by reviewing setup sheets, blueprints, and work orders, confirming job priorities and customer requirements.
Independently set up Star CNC Swiss lathes, dialing in offsets, loading tools, and making adjustments to hold tight tolerances.
Run first-piece parts, perform inspections with micrometers, calipers, and optical comparators, and document results in first-piece inspection logs.
Maintain strict ID & traceability for every component, updating maintenance records and work orders as you go.
Execute routine and daily preventive maintenance (P.M.) to keep machines production-ready.
Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to refine machining parameters and optimize cycle times without compromising quality.
Keep your cell organized and safe using 5S principles.
Core responsibilities
Operate CNC Swiss lathes and, as needed, conventional and special-purpose machinery to produce medical-grade parts to print.
Interpret blueprints, setup documentation, and work instructions; verify parts meet customer specifications.
Perform tool changes, wear adjustments, and offsets to sustain tolerance and surface finish requirements.
Record production activities, including inspection results, work orders, and maintenance logs.
Follow rigorous quality procedures and traceability protocols throughout production.
What you’ll bring
High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification is a plus.
Minimum 3 years operating and setting up CNC lathe machines.
At least 1 year of blueprint reading experience.
Minimum 1 year with GD&T and measuring tolerances using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
Proficiencies
GD&T
CNC Tooling
CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
Blueprint Reading
Machines & technologies
CNC Swiss Lathe (Star Swiss focus)
Be part of a team that turns precise programming and careful setup into components that matter for patients and clinicians—every single shift.