Machine Shop Apprentice - Fabricator US, US, CA - San Diego Minimum
Level of Education Required: High School/Equivalent Percentage of
Travel: No travel required Location: CA - San Diego Ref#: 17536 Job
Description NuVasive is an innovative global medical device company that
is changing spine surgery with minimally disruptive surgical products
and procedurally-integrated solutions for the spine. We have a unique
and exciting opportunity for an apprenticeship program in our machine
shop for a Fabricator. You would be working in our very well-kept and
climate controlled 5000 sq. ft. prototype machine shop located in
Sorrento Valley. In our shop you'd be programming mostly one-off parts
from basic designs to complex assemblies with some small production
runs. Join our team if you're up to a challenging career with room for
advancement in the medical device industry and want to be part of an
exciting group that takes on new challenges every day so that people
suffering from back pain can live a higher quality of life. NuVasive
offers competitive pay with an extensive benefit program that includes
medical, dental, matched 401K, employee stock purchase program and more
for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities: * Primarily work on
welding surgical instrumentation for prototypes and customs/specials *
Perform basic machining on manual mills and lathes * Cut raw materials
and assist in the daily maintenance of the shop * Work on assembling,
blending, de-burring and troubleshooting of complex assemblies and works
with engineers on manufacturability * Design and build fixtures to aide
in the fabrication and rework of complex instruments * Verify
conformance of finished work-piece to specifications using various
measuring tools such as: calipers, micrometers, depth micrometers *
Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and should maintain
these areas at the highest degree possible and report any maintenance
issues, and handle preventative maintenance * Drive quality compliance
using line clearance requirements, good document practices and
workmanship standards * Confer with engineering, quality control,
programming, or shareowners to resolve machining problems * Maintain a
positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that
you get along with all levels of the organization Basic Qualifications *
Desire to learn and be cross trained and ability to take on new projects
- Ability and willingness to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50
pounds * Proficiency with Microsoft programs, specifically Outlook,
Word, and Excel, as well as competency in navigating the Internet *
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and provide
constructive feedback regarding manufacturability back to design
engineers * Sense of urgency in order to do trouble shooting and
problem-solving with alarms/programs * Work with a team to build and
sustain a clean and safe work environment * Strong ability to stay on
task and ensure current day scheduled work is completed on time * Follow
all safety rules, report all accidents and unsafe conditions and wear
all personal protective equipment * High school diploma or GED *
Knowledge of welding techniques, or vocational training in welding
practices * Familiarity with metal working machines and proper operation
of them * Experience with laser welding and GTAW welding * Attendance
and punctuality are required * Ability to understand, program and set-up
basic to difficult programs Preferred Qualifications * Experience with
laser welding * Knowledge of gages, calipers, and micrometers *
Experience in medical device manufacturing * Ability to read and
interpret documents such as safety rules, company policy and procedure
manuals. * Ability to write business correspondence and speak
effectively before groups of customers, employees, and management of
organization * Ability to calculate figures using basic arithmetic,
geometry and trigonometry NuVasive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be
discriminated against on the basis of disability. The EEO is the Law
poster options are available here. About NuVasive NuVasive, Inc.
(NASDAQ: NUVA) is the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on
transforming spine surgery and beyond with minimally invasive,
procedurally-integrated solutions designed to deliver reproducible and
clinically-proven surgical outcomes.The Companys portfolio includes
access instruments, implantable hardware, biologics, software systems
for surgical planning, navigation and imaging solutions, magnetically
adjustable implant systems for spine and orthopedics, and intraoperative
monitoring service offerings. With $962 million in revenues (2016),
NuVasive has an approximate 2,300 person workforce in more than 40
countries serving surgeons, hospitals and patients. For more
information, please visit www.nuvasive.com.