CNC Programmer / Machinist – Titanium Medical Devices
Enovis · Texas
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Enovis (medical devices) in Texas. You will play an integral part in helping Enovis drive the medical technology industry forward through transforming patient care and creating better patient outcomes.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- GD&T, ISO 13485, FDA / GMP, CNC, Machining, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 72 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Typical $85k–$105k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 49%
- ✓ Tooling 40%
- ✓ Machining 37%
- ✓ CNC 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 13485, FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from EnovisAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You'll Do
At Enovis™ we pay attention to the details. We embrace collaboration with our partners and patients, and take pride in the pursuit of scientific excellence — with the goal of transforming medical technology as we know it.
Because that’s how we change the lives of patients for the better. And that’s how we create better together. Why work at Enovis? See for yourself .
As a key member of the Surgical Team, you will play an integral part in helping Enovis drive the medical technology industry forward through transforming patient care and creating better patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Machine titanium components produced via additive manufacturing into finished medical device parts.
- ◆Develop and optimize CNC programs using CAM software for complex geometries and tight tolerances.
- ◆Set up and operate 3-axis and/or 5-axis CNC mills and lathes for prototype and short-run production.
- ◆Perform precision finishing operations including milling, drilling, tapping, and surface finishing of additively manufactured parts.
- ◆Work closely with R&D and design engineers to refine prototypes and support design-for-manufacturing improvements.
- ◆Develop custom work holding and fixturing solutions for irregular additive geometries.
- ◆Inspect parts using precision metrology tools (micrometers, calipers, CMM, optical inspection systems).
- ◆Maintain process documentation in compliance with medical device quality systems (FDA / ISO 13485).
- ◆Optimize cutting strategies, tooling, and feeds/speeds for titanium machining.
- ◆Support rapid iteration cycles for prototype development.
- ◆Maintain accurate records and documentation for audits and regulatory reviews.
Qualifications
- ✓5+ years of experience as a CNC machinist in a prototype or R&D environment
- ✓Strong experience machining titanium and other difficult-to-machine materials
- ✓Experience programming 5 axis/Millturn CNC machines using CAM software (Mastercam, NX, etc.)
- ✓3 years of experience running DMG Mori with Celos controls
- ✓Proficiency in CNC setup, tool selection, and process optimization
- ✓Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and 3D CAD models
- ✓Experience machining complex geometries and tight-tolerance parts
- ✓Strong understanding of tooling for titanium cutting
- ✓Experience with precision inspection tools and methods
Currently, Enovis does not provide sponsorship for employment visas (e.g., H-1B) and will not offer such sponsorship in the future. Applicants must already have full-time work authorization in the United States, both now and in the future, without requiring sponsorship.
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About enovis™
Enovis Corporation (NYSE: ENOV) is an innovation-driven medical technology growth company dedicated to developing clinically differentiated solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows. Powered by a culture of continuous improvement, global talent and innovation, the Company’s extensive range of products, services and integrated technologies fuels active lifestyles in orthopedics and beyond. For more information about Enovis, please visit www.enovis.com .
Job Title
Machinist / CNC Programmer (Titanium – Additive Manufacturing Components)
Reports To
Sr. Manager, Manufacturing
Location
Austin, Texas
Business Unit Description
Enovis Surgical
Job Title/High-Level Position Summary: As a skilled Prototype Machinist with CNC programming experience you will support the development and production of custom additive manufactured medical device components. This role focuses on precision machining of titanium parts produced through additive manufacturing processes, supporting rapid prototyping, process development, and low-volume production in a highly regulated medical device environment.You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the timely and efficient availability of materials to meet patient and healthcare provider needs. You will be responsible for production, managing inventory levels, and overseeing machine operations.
Desired Characteristics
- +Associate’s degree or technical certification in Manufacturing, Machining, Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- +Experience machining additively manufactured components (SLS, DMLS, EBM, etc.)
- +Familiarity with post-processing of AM titanium parts
- +Strong documentation skills in regulated manufacturing environments
- +Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- +Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and present findings to management.
- +Detail-oriented mindset and Eager to Learn with a focus on accuracy and problem-solving
“Creating better together”. It’s the Enovis purpose, and it’s what drives us and empowers us every day on a global scale. We know that the power to create better – for our customers, our team members, and our shareholders – begins with having the best team, pursuing common goals, operating at the highest levels, and delivering extraordinary outcomes.
What does creating better together mean to us at Enovis? Discover the “why” behind our purpose, values and behaviors:
Our Enovis Purpose, Values and Behaviors on Vimeo
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes
- •Medical Insurance
- •Dental Insurance
- •Vision Insurance
- •Spending and Savings Accounts
- •401(k) Plan
- •Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
- •Income Protection Plans
- •Discounted Insurance Rates
- •Legal Services
Join us in creating better together.