Operations Technician, Foundry Operator

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

SHIFTORE - Shift 3 ($.85) (United States of America - Oregon)

A BRIEF OVERVIEW

As the Operations Technician, Foundry Operator you perform required operations to maintain forges, foundries, and furnaces for producing Orthopedic parts and products. You are also cross-trained and will perform numerous operations within forging without supervision. You will perform 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

Operate and maintain Flash Fire unit; Remove sealed molds from drying tunnel; Ensure molds to be dewaxed are properly sequenced 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

Completes all required training.

Use hand truck, pallet jack, carts and tables to safely transport product.

Detect report faulty equipment, defective material and any unusual conditions to the department Supervisor or Lead.

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.

Follow work orders to perform operations on various parts and products

Assist in training of personnel as directed by the department Supervisor or Lead.

Follow designated safety rules and regulations: Ensures safety operating practices are demonstrated. .

Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS).

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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