Investment Casting Operator I

Zimmer Biomet; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet is seeking a detail-oriented manufacturing associate to join our foundry operations in Indiana. You will assemble or prepare product components, monitor quality, and perform basic machine maintenance on automated equipment.

Responsibilities include documenting work, following safety procedures, and collaborating with your team to meet production standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent with at least six months in a foundry.
• Prior inspection or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read safety and operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assembles or prepares product and product components.
• Monitors product quality and corrects as per protocols.
• Operates within defined procedures and standards.
• Performs basic cleaning and maintenance on machines.
• Documents operations and quantities completed.

Skills

Read docs

Thread gauge use

Instruction adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Thread gauges

Job description

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

Completes basic operations using such equipment as wax molds, soldering gun, cut off wheels and automated machinery. Adheres to safety guidelines.

How You'll Create Impact

• Assembles or prepares product and product components.
• Completes well defined tasks with moderate supervision.
• Monitors product quality and takes corrective action per established protocols.
• Operates within well-defined operating procedures and department standards.
• Visually inspects finished products for defects.
• Communicates within a work cell to exchange information.
• Performs operations to inspect or assemble parts, components, or finished product.
• Maintains product quality and meets production standards.
• Performs basic cleaning and maintenance on machines.
• Completes documentation of operations and quantities completed.
• Performs other tasks as directed by Management.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Proficient use of thread gauges. Adds, subtracts, multiplies and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Minimal direct decision-making responsibility. Advises the Department Supervisor, or designee, of special concerns as they arise. Carries out detailed written or oral instructions. Deals with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situation

Your Background

• Requires a high school education or equivalent and a minimum of six months experience in a foundry environment working in cutoff, snag or forming capacity.
• Prior inspection or manufacturing experience preferred.

Travel Expectations

None

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability