CNC Programmer, Machining
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions · Holt, MI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 16 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Orchid Orthopedic Solutions (medical devices) in Holt, MI.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- CNC, Machining, Tooling, SolidWorks, CATIA / NX
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
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.
Michigan plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 23 other live manufacturing postings in Michigan.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 54%
- Team leadership 46%
- ✓ CNC 42%
- EHS / safety 29%
- ✓ Machining 29%
- Root cause 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SolidWorks, CATIA / NX, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from Orchid Orthopedic SolutionsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What you will do
- ◆Generate efficient toolpath utilizing supplied CAD models.
- ◆Modify models as required to generate stable toolpath.
- ◆Develop manufacturing processes ensuring process stability and repeatability.
- ◆Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and support manufacturing to resolve these issues.
- ◆Troubleshoot and identify machine problems.
- ◆Use Unigraphics and MasterCAM modeling as required to generate and modify part and die models.
- ◆Use Unigraphics and MasterCAM programming as required to generate toolpath for parts and fixtures.
- ◆Utilize inspection equipment as required to measure parts.
- ◆Create/edit programs to ensure processes are complete and quality of parts are met
- ◆Design fixtures for manufacturing production and prototype using the software SolidWorks
- ◆Assist with maintaining CNC program directory up to date
- ◆Provide CNC Programming Training to CNC Operators and other Programmers
- ◆Perform changes per engineer change request (ECR) and engineer change order (ECO) process work instructions
- ◆Create tool paths from prints and models
- ◆Evaluate jobs for correct method of manufacturing
- ◆Program jobs to CAD file or print
Qualifications
- ✓High School Or Equivalent (Preferred)
- ✓Associates (Preferred)
Qualifications
- ✓5+ years of experience programming, tooling, and operating manual and CNC equipment (Required)
Requirements
- ✓Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug-screening based on position
requirements
- ✓Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
- ✓Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions only pays fees for solicited presentations of job seekers submitted through our preferred vendor job board by recruiters, employment agencies, or other parties.
Show full description ↓Show less ↑
Combining Strengths. Expanding Possibilities. Tecomet and Orchid are now one company. Explore more at www.tecomet.com .
About us
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions provides solutions for orthopedic implant procedures enabling a longer, active life. Working in an industry that has the ability to impact lives in such a profound way has proved to be a strong motivator for Orchid. The Lansing facility specializes in the forging and machining of hip and knee implants across our 3 campus. A career with Orchid provides growth opportunities, a great benefits package including performance bonuses, insurance, 401(k) with company match and paid time off. For more information, please visit www.orchid-ortho.com
Shift
LAN - Shift 1 ($0) (United States of America - Michigan)
A brief overview
The CNC Programmer is responsible for writing programs for the CNC machines according to customer specifications to manufacture product.
Knowledge & skills that enable success
- •Blueprint Reading - Extensive Experience
- •Computer-aided Design (CAD) - Working Experience
- •Machine Set Up - Extensive Experience
- •Manufacturing Equipment - Extensive Experience
- •Programming - Extensive Experience
- •Problem Solving - Extensive Experience
- •Tool and Die Design - Working Experience
- •Multi-axis Machining - Extensive Experience
Physical demands
- •Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Occasionally
- •Must be able to move about the inside of the building - Frequently
- •Must be able to move equipment around the building - Rarely
- •Must be able to position oneself and move under/around/over equipment - Rarely
- •Must be able to handle/adjust/inspect/position various items and equipment - Frequently
- •Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Occasionally
- •Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects - Frequently
Working conditions
- •Noise - Frequently
What we offer
- •Opportunity to work in a growing company
- •Ability to help people live a longer, more active life
- •Comprehensive benefit package
- •Ability to work in an organization that values:
- •Integrity First: We do the right thing
- •Teamwork: We are one Orchid
- •Results: Our results matter