Machinist

Pilot Metals Development – Machining Career Opportunities

The pilot metals development team supports Applied Medical’s mission to advance minimally invasive surgery by manufacturing precision metal components and tooling used in medical device development and production. These careers contribute directly to product quality, speed to market, and design‑for‑manufacture by executing high‑tolerance work in a vertically integrated environment. Career opportunities align with precision machinist, CNC programmer, EDM machinist, tool and die maker, mold maker, and metal fabrication specialist roles in manufacturing.

• Manufacture precision parts for pilot builds and product launch using CNC milling, CNC turning, EDM (wire/sinker), grinding, progressive stamping, and related processes.
• Program and optimize toolpaths, feeds, speeds, and work holding to achieve quality, throughput, and repeatability targets.
• Build and maintain tooling, molds, and dies; troubleshoot fit and function to meet dimensional and durability requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings and models; apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing to ensure design intent and tolerance stack‑ups are met.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to translate requirements into manufacturable solutions and support design‑for‑manufacturing feedback loops.
• Inspect parts using precision metrology; document results and maintain records within medical device quality systems.
• Improve processes through continuous improvement practices that enhance quality, safety, and cycle time.

• Machinist Trainee
• Apprenticeship
• EDM Wire/Sinker Machinist
• Grinding Machinist
• CNC Lathe Machinist
• CNC Milling Machinist
• CNC Programmer
• Tool & Die Maker
• Mold Maker
• Project Leader

• Delivering tight‑tolerance parts that meet dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and functional performance requirements.
• Reducing cycle time and increasing first‑pass yield through smart setups, programming, and fixturing.
• Partnering effectively with cross‑functional teams to accelerate development timelines and de‑risk scale‑up.
• Documenting work clearly to ensure regulatory compliance and traceability within quality systems.
• Driving continuous improvement that reduces scrap, improves throughput, and supports cost‑effective production.

• Foundational machining or fabrication knowledge across CNC milling or turning, EDM, grinding, stamping, toolmaking, or mold making.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and use precision measurement tools (for example, micrometers, calipers, height gauges, comparators).
• Understanding of GD&T principles and follows documented processes within a quality‑regulated environment.
• Effective communication with engineering, quality, and manufacturing partners; documents work accurately.
• Ability to operate safely in shop, lab, and clean room environments as required; adheres to company safety rules and policies.

• Vertically integrated development, allowing teams to design, build, test, and refine products within a single organization.
• Career pathways across technical, operational, and leadership roles, supporting long term growth and skill development.
• Fast feedback loops between engineering, quality, and manufacturing that accelerate learning and improve execution.
• Mission driven work that directly supports technologies used in minimally invasive surgical procedures.
• A collaborative culture that values craftsmanship, accountability, continuous improvement, and shared ownership of results.

• Competitive compensation range: $18 - $30+ / hour (California).
• Training and mentorship opportunities.
• On‑campus wellness activities.
• Education reimbursement program.
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.

Please note that the compensation range may be adjusted in the future, and bonus and incentive compensation plans may apply. All compensation and benefits are subject to plan documents and written agreements. Our total reward package reflects our commitment to employee growth and well‑being, as we invest in your development and offer a range of benefits designed to enhance your career and life.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applied Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), or sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws in the locations where Applied Medical operates.