ABOUT US
Orchid’s Arab site in northern Alabama is not far from Huntsville, rated #1 best place to live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023. Arab is centrally located to world class recreation and attractions, as well as top-ranked schools and low cost of living.
The Arab, AL site was established in 2007 and joined the Orchid team in 2012. Our 70,000 square foot facility employees approximately 200 team members. We focus primarily on advanced machining of complex instruments for the large joint, spine and trauma markets. Our key products are instruments, implants, and trials. A career at Orchid provides competitive benefits, the ability to take on new responsibilities, and learn and grow in your career. Learn more here
SHIFT
ALA - Shift 1 ($0) (United States of America - Alabama)
A BRIEF OVERVIEW
The CNC Machine Operator position contributes to the production of medical devices by operating and performing basic set ups of CNC 2 and 3 Axis machines, with the ability to identify X, Y, Z and 0 coordinates. He/she is responsible for running multiple and varying CNC machines simultaneously, such as Lathes, EDM Wire, and Plunge machines in addition to operating manual machine tools to cut, drill, shape, and finish quality products with some supervision. Experience with CNC Machining in a manufacturing work environment required.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
Lean Manufacturing Experience (Preferred)
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
WORKING CONDITIONS
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
ADDITIONAL 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
At Orchid, we fully support a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, hair type, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
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.

Orchid is now part of Tecomet. Orchid and Tecomet announced the closing of the merger on May 14, 2026.
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions is a worldwide leader of medical device outsourcing services, providing expertise in a wide-ranging offer, from design and development through finished goods manufacturing.
The company offers a broad array of services and capabilities for orthopedic and medical device development and manufacturing such as Design, Quality Systems, Regulatory Affairs, Implant Manufacturing, Instrument Manufacturing, Sterile and Non-Sterile Packaging. With experience in joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, craniomaxillofacial, orthobiologics, dental, cardiovascular and general surgical devices, Orchid has the expertise to bring a quality product to market with speed and precision.
Orchid is a global company with more than 1,500 skilled employees in major markets around the world. The company provides unparalleled customer service with innovative solutions in the following technologies Advanced Machining Technologies, Forging and Investment Casting, Complex Instrument Manufacture , Cutting Instrument Manufacture, Plastics Technology and Bone Ingrowth Coatings.
Orchid specializes in implants, instruments and innovative technologies for the following markets: Orthopedics (Joint reconstruction, Spine, Trauma, Sports Medicine, Extremities), Dental, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Cardiovascular and General Surgical