Job Description

Job Description

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

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A BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Operations Technician, Investing Process Operator, Orchid Oregon, operates and maintains Flash Fire unit; Remove sealed molds from drying tunnel; Insure molds to be dewaxed are properly sequenced FIFO per casting schedule.

• Lead the training of personnel as directed by the department Supervisor/Lead.
• 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
• Operate and maintain Flash Fire unit; Remove sealed molds from drying tunnel; Insure 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.
• Properly process completed patterns through investing per tech card.
• Manually or robotically process patterns through Investing process.
• Insure molds to be invested are properly sequenced FIFO per production schedule.
• Maintain materials within process control standards
• Check and maintain slurries.
• Segregate shells appropriately to maintain lot integrity.
• Maintain precise paperwork documentation to insure quality systems requirements.
• Operate, program and maintain investing equipment/investing robot.
• Develop new programs and tech points as needed.
• Perform inspection during all processing of molds to insure quality standards.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Or Equivalent (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Operations Experience (Preferred)
• Experience as a Trainer (Preferred)
• Manufacturing Experience (Preferred)
• 3+ Years of Experience (Required)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS

• Data Entry - Working Experience
• Training - Working Experience
• 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
• 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 - Frequently
• Must be able to move about the inside of the building - Occasionally
• Must be able to move equipment around the building - Occasionally
• Must be able to position oneself and move under/around/over equipment - Occasionally
• Must be able to handle/adjust/inspect/position various items and equipment - Constantly
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Frequently
• Must be able to perform tasks that require repetitive handling/adjusting/inspecting/positioning of items and equipment - Constantly
• Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects - Frequently

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Noise - 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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