# Conventional Machinist I - TEMPORARY

- **Company:** Alphatec Spine
- **Location:** Carlsbad, CA, US (Not specified)
- **Salary:** Salary not disclosed
- **Contract:** Full-time
- **Posted:** 2026-10-15

## Job description

Performs necessary duties to set up, operate conventional machines and welders in a safe, clean, and productive environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ability to appropriately fixture and TIG weld stainless steel components using manual torch
Sets up and operates conventional milling and lathe machines to produce prototypes and small runs of parts with medium to high complexity
Maintains equipment including machines, measuring tools
Keeps work area safe and clean
Reads, comprehends, and understands blueprints, sketches, and verbal instruction
Uses standard shop measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and optical comparators.
Continually demonstrates the ability to set up and run close tolerance machined parts of titanium, plastic’s and stainless steels using standard shop machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and surface grinders in a fast pace environment
Sharpens cutting tools and maintains equipment as required
Ability to work with minimal Supervision/Direction
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Must be able to read and understand blueprints and written/verbal instructions
Must have basic general machine shop mathematics
Must possess mechanical aptitude skills
Education and/or Experience
0–2 years of experience with manual mills and lathes
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
TIG welding certification and/or training required
Equal Employment Opportunity & Other Disclosures
ATEC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state or local laws. Further, ATEC will make reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with disability discrimination laws.
For roles based in the United States that require access to hospital facilities, must be eligible for and maintain credentials at all required hospitals, including meeting any applicable physical requirements or vaccination requirements (including the COVID-19 vaccine, as applicable).
At this time, ATEC Spine does not sponsor employment visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.
Salary Range
Alphatec Spine, Inc. complies with state and federal wage and hour laws and compensation depends upon candidate’s qualifications, education, skill set, years of experience, and internal equity. $24 - $28 Full-Time Hourly Salary

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