Machinist / Inspector – Medical Device Manufacturing

Company Overview

Flotec is an Indianapolis-based medical device manufacturer specializing in respiratory and oxygen delivery equipment. We manufacture precision medical products including oxygen regulators, flowmeters, fittings, valves, and related components used by hospitals, EMS providers, fire departments, military organizations, and medical device OEMs.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Machinist / Inspector to join our manufacturing team. This position supports both precision machining and inspection activities in a regulated medical device environment.

Position Summary

The Machinist / Inspector will be responsible for producing, inspecting, and verifying precision machined components used in medical device manufacturing. This role involves working with CNC machines, CNC Swiss machines, CNC mills, and mills with robotic automation.

The ideal candidate will have strong machining knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to inspect parts accurately using measuring instruments, drawings, specifications, and quality requirements. This is a hands-on position for someone who takes pride in producing high-quality parts and understands the importance of precision, documentation, and consistency in medical device manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor CNC machines, CNC Swiss machines, CNC mills, and robotic milling systems.
• Inspect machined components to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, tolerances, specifications, and quality standards.
• Use precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, thread gauges, plug gauges, pin gauges, height gauges, indicators, comparators, and other inspection tools.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, inspection plans, routings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Verify dimensional accuracy, surface finish, threads, features, and critical characteristics.
• Document inspection results accurately and completely.
• Identify and report nonconforming parts, tooling issues, machine issues, or process concerns.
• Make machine offsets and basic adjustments as needed to maintain part quality.
• Work with production, quality, and engineering personnel to resolve machining or inspection issues.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Follow company procedures, quality system requirements, and medical device manufacturing standards.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to quality, productivity, setup reduction, and scrap reduction.
• Assist with maintaining traceability and proper documentation for regulated medical device production.

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience as a CNC machinist, CNC Swiss machinist, machine operator, inspector, or machinist/inspector.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and dimensional tolerances.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and follow documented procedures.
• Basic math skills, including decimals, fractions, and measurement conversions.
• Ability to document work accurately and communicate issues clearly.
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to work in a regulated medical device manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CNC Swiss machines.
• Experience with CNC mills, lathes, or mills with robotic automation.
• Experience inspecting small precision machined components.
• Experience in medical device, aerospace, defense, automotive, or other regulated manufacturing industries.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, FDA-regulated manufacturing, or quality system documentation.
• Experience with first article inspection, in-process inspection, final inspection, and nonconforming material processes.
• Experience with oxygen equipment, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, or precision valve and regulator components.
• Ability to perform basic machine setup, tooling changes, offsets, and troubleshooting.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on machinist who also understands inspection and quality requirements. This person should be comfortable working around CNC equipment, checking their own work, identifying problems early, and helping ensure that every part meets the required specifications before moving to the next operation.

This position is well suited for someone who takes pride in precision work, enjoys manufacturing high-quality c