Precision Machinist II

Precision Machinist II (Rotating Night Shift)

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

THE ROLE

This role supports the CNC production machinery with extremely tight tolerances, contributing directly to the quality of the medical devices. The Precision Machinist ensures compliance with stringent medical device industry standards and works closely with engineering, quality, and production teams to maintain product integrity and patient safety.

PAY RANGE: $30.00 + experience + $1.50 night shift differential + $1.50 weekend shift differential

**LOCATION: **Clearwater, FL

KEY ACTIVITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Expertise & Leadership:

• Mentor and develop a team of Manufacturing Setup Operators and Manufacturing Associates.

• Train setup operators and manufacturing associates to ensure compliance and productivity standards are met.

• Ensure production areas operate efficiently and meet daily, weekly, and monthly output goals.

• Collaborate with other departments, such as quality, engineering, and planning to resolve production issues.

• Support of new product development builds, special engineering production requests, and advancements in automation.

• Oversight of Managing Daily Improvement (MDI) activities in the lathing and milling areas.

Compliance and Quality Control:

• Ensure all production activities comply with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and relevant medical device regulations.
• Follow good documentation practices.
• Oversee standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct non-conformance investigations with Quality and Engineering support.
• Ensure current setup operator & manufacturing associates’ training.
• Conduct process audits, document results, and provide feedback to manufacturing supervision.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency.
• Work closely with engineering and quality teams to identify and implement process improvements.
• Update production procedures and departmental metrics as needed for continuous improvement efforts.

Health & Safety:

• Promote a culture of safety in the workplace.
• Ensure safety regulations and internal health and safety policy compliances.
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments within the manufacturing area.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare and submit regular production reports.
• Ensure proper documentation of any changes to processes or equipment.
• Maintain procedures related to the CNC lathing area.

Resource Management:

• Coordinate with warehouse, planning, and procurement teams to ensure the availability of raw materials and components.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering teams to ensure equipment availability.

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Education:

• Associate degree in a related field or completion of a machinist apprenticeship or technical certification.

Ideal Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in machining (manual and CNC), including 3+ years in a lead or trainer role.

• Hands-on experience with medical-grade materials such as stainless steel, titanium, and high-performance plastics.

• Proficient in using precision measurement equipment.

• Familiar with CNC programming (e.g., G-code) and controls (Haas, Fanuc, DAC, etc.).

• Understanding of regulatory requirements for medical device manufacturing.

• Proven leadership and communication skills with a focus on developing team capabilities.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious.

Learn about our Benefits programs:

You should be proficient in:

• CNC Tooling
• Troubleshooting Skills
• CNC Programming
• CNC Machine Repair
• CNC Machine Installation
• G-Code
• Manual Machining Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Automation Solutions
• CNC Wire Bending Machine