Operations Tech, Foundry Operator
1 week ago
ABOUT US
The Oregon City, OR site was established in 1973 and joined the Orchid team in 2012. Our 80,000 square foot facility employs approximately 300 team members. We specialize in hip and knee joint implants that enable our customers to live a longer active life. We are a full-service plant, meaning our team can manufacture medical implants from start to finish in-house. A career with Orchid provides growth opportunities, a great benefits package including performance bonuses, insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off. For more information, please visit www.orchid-ortho.com.
SHIFT
ORE - Shift 3 ($.85) (United States of America - Oregon)A BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Operations Technician II, Metalworking performs operations required to operate and maintain forges, foundries, and furnaces for producing parts and products. They are also cross-trained on and can perform numerous operations within forging without supervision. The Operations Tech, Foundry Operator, performs tasks to operate computer-controlled high temperature vacuum furnaces to ensure that parts meet customer specifications, as well as tasks related to receiving product to ensure that manufactured product is processed into the designated location in accordance with established policies, practices and procedures
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Completes all required training.
- Use hand truck, pallet jack, carts and tables to safely transport product.
- Maintain work area, tools and equipment in a clean and organized condition.
- Detect report faulty equipment, defective material and any unusual conditions to the department Supervisor or Lead.
- Follow designated safety rules and regulations.
- Support Lean Manufacturing and EHS initiatives.
- Dimensionally inspect work, using appropriate tools including, but not limited to; calipers, pin gauges, measuring instruments and surface plates, etc. as required.
- Perform weekly housekeeping per 5S schedule.
- Detect report faulty equipment, defective material and any unusual conditions to the department Supervisor or Lead.
- Follow work orders to perform operations on various parts and products
- Perform different types of operations based on manufacturing needs
- Assist in training of personnel as directed by the department Supervisor or Lead.
- Reinforces safety expectations. Ensures safety operating practices are demonstrated. Reports issues/concerns to Supervisor.
- Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Operate and maintain Flash Fire unit; Remove sealed molds from drying tunnel; Ensure molds to be dewaxed are properly sequenced FIFO per casting schedule.
- Inspect molds before and after dewax operations; Load and unload molds for preheat furnaces
- per daily schedule
- Operate induction furnace to cast molten alloy into molds.
- Repair furnaces with linings and replacement of crucibles as required.
- Sort molds and castings to maintain lot integrity.
- Pull and set molds to sand pit to facilitate pouring of alloy into mold.
- Assist melt furnace operator in casting each alloy charge.
- Stage ingots for melt furnace operations per daily production schedule.
- Inventory alloy and maintain daily consumption log.
- Cut alloy ingots per daily casting production schedule.
- Set and check melt furnace temperature controls.
- Maintain precise documentation as related to daily production log
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Or Equivalent (Preferred)
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ Year Prior Work Experience (Required)
- Manufacturing Experience (Preferred)
- Operations Experience (Preferred)
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS
- Managing Multiple Priorities - Working Experience
- Quality Inspection Metrology Tools - Working Experience
- Standard Operating Procedures - Working Experience
- Quality Management - Basic Knowledge
- Mathematical Ability - Basic Knowledge
- Manufacturing Safety - Working Experience
- Active Learning - Basic Knowledge
- Information Capture - Working Experience
- Hand Dexterity - Extensive Experience
- Time management - Working Experience
- Data Entry - Working Experience
- Communication - Working Experience
- Blueprint Reading - Working Experience
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Working Experience
- Problem Solving - Working Experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Occasionally
- Must be able to move about the inside of the building - Constantly
- Must be able to move equipment around the building - Constantly
- Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders - Frequently
- Must be able to position oneself and move under/around/over equipment - Frequently
- Must be able to handle/adjust/inspect/position various items and equipment - Frequently
- Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Occasionally
- Must be able to perform tasks that require repetitive handling/adjusting/inspecting/positioning of items and equipment - Frequently
- Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects - Occasionally
- Must be able to move equipment - Frequently
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.
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
- 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.
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