Foundry Operator

Orchid; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchid is seeking an Operations Technician II in Oregon City to operate forges and high temperature equipment for producing orthopedic implants components. You will be cross-trained across forging and finishing tasks, maintain production logs, and support quality and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will work in a 80,000 sq ft FDA-registered site with Lean initiatives and strong teamwork. Prior manufacturing exposure is preferred; on-site work in Oregon City, OR is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred for some roles.
• 1+ year manufacturing experience required; additional operations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain furnaces and casting operations as directed.
• Inspect and prepare molds, dewax, and pour alloys per schedule.
• Record production data and maintain logs accurately.
• Ensure safety and housekeeping per 5S guidelines.
• Assist in training and support lean manufacturing and quality initiatives.

Skills

Multitasking

Metrology tools

SOP adherence

Quality management

Math aptitude

Manufacturing safety

Active learning

Data entry

Communication

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High School Or Equivalent

Job description

Combining Strengths. Expanding Possibilities. Tecomet and Orchid are now one company. Explore more at www.tecomet.com .

ABOUT US

The Oregon City, OR Site was established in 1969 and joined the Orchid team in 2012. The site focuses primarily on investment casting and 3D wax printing and machining and finishing and coating of orthopedic implants for extremities and large joint markets.

Robotic wax assembly, internal tool and design, finished machining, polishing, and sintered bead coating are key capabilities of the site. Our 80,000 square foot, FDA registered site employs approximately 175 team members. We ship nearly 1 million hip and knee joint implants to our customers who, in turn, provide solutions that enable patients to live longer, active lives. Fully integrated, our site manufactures medical implants from start to finish complying with the ISO 13485:2016 standard.

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

• 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
• 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).

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

  WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Noise - Frequently

  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
  • 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
  • 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.