Smith+Nephew

Sr. Machinist (Austin, TX)

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerSmith+Nephew
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted24 Jul 2026

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Come join the Smith+Nephew machine shop supporting new product development. This role will give you the opportunity to manufacture prototype parts, tools, and fixturing for the next generation of products that support the Sports Medicine and ENT business units.

What will you be doing?

Fabricate unique, low volume components, fixtures and tooling with minimal supervision from complete drawings or even sketches meeting all shop work order requirements.

Program, set-up, edit programs, and run CNC machinery such as milling, EDM, and other machine shop equipment.

Develop fabrication and inspection processes, design tools and fixtures and coordinate completion of shop requests.

Read drawings, tolerances, and other requirements and inspect these dimensions on final product.

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Maintain equipment calibration, preventive maintenance and repair

Perform regular maintenance of CNC and conventional equipment.

Assist in the ordering of tooling and raw material stock to support prototyping activities.

Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in shop area.

What will you need to be successful?

Education: Associate degree, machining technology or equivalent preferred

Experience: Minimum 6 years machine shop experience mandatory. Completion of apprenticeship as a machinist required; Senior Journeyman preferred.

You Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).
Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

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Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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