5-axis CNC Mill Machinist at Viant Medical
Job Description
Now Hiring: 5-Axis CNC Mill Machinist
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Employment Type: Full-Time Shift: 3rd Shift
Pay: $33 - $35/hour + 15% shift premium
Join a Team Dedicated to Precision, Quality, and Innovation
Viant Medical is seeking a skilled 5-Axis CNC Mill Machinist to join our Fort Wayne manufacturing team. As a CNC Mill Machinist, you'll play a key role in producing precision medical components that support life-saving technologies. If you're passionate about machining, quality, and contributing to meaningful work, this is your opportunity to advance your career in a clean, well-equipped, and safety-driven facility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up, operate, and maintain 5-axis CNC mills with minimal assistance
- Perform tooling changes and maintain dimensional integrity throughout production
- Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and vision systems to ensure conformance
- Deburr, buff, or sand parts to meet print specifications
- Complete all operational documentation accurately and maintain traceability
- Troubleshoot equipment and correct issues independently
- Perform preventative maintenance and uphold 5S principles daily
- Support other machinists and assist with training as needed
- Operate multiple machines and manage production throughput effectively
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 2 years of machine shop experience, including 2 years of 5-axis CNC machining, or journeyman-level skills
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work to very close tolerances
- Strong understanding of shop math and precision measurement techniques
- Capable of working independently and following written or verbal instructions
- Must be comfortable standing for extended periods and handling materials up to 30 lbs
Equipment You'll Use:
- 5-axis CNC mills - Haas, Matsuura, Mikron
- Inspection tools: micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, depth gauges, chamfer gauges
- Optical comparator, gage pins, thread/ring/plug gages, and Keyence Vision system
Compensation & Benefits:
- Pay Range: $33 - $35/hour, based on experience
- 15% shift premium for 3rd shift
- 3.5 weeks PTO
- Benefits Day 1 - package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more
- Clean, climate-controlled facility
Make your mark at Viant-where precision meets purpose.
Apply now to join a company where your skills contribute to medical innovation and patient safety.
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