Investment Casting Operator I 3rd Shift

Zimmer Biomet; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet is seeking a production operator in our Warsaw, Indiana facility to assemble, inspect, and prepare components for manufacturing. You will work under defined procedures to ensure quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes basic manufacturing tasks, adherence to safety guidelines, and accurate documentation. Prior foundry or similar experience is preferred, with room for growth within our manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months of foundry experience.
• Prior inspection or manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assembles or prepares product and components according to established procedures.
• Performs tasks with supervision and meets defined production standards.
• Monitors product quality and reports deviations per protocol.
• Operates within defined operating procedures and department standards.
• Inspects finished products for defects and maintains quality.

Skills

Reading & document interpretation

Thread gauge proficiency

Basic math for measurements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability