Operations Technician I - Lean & Quality Focus

Orchid; Bridgeport Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions in Michigan is seeking an Operations Technician I to support the production of parts in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes detecting issues, transporting materials, and performing dimensional inspections to ensure high-quality output.

You will work under Lean and quality guidelines, complete required training, and contribute to safety initiatives while maintaining equipment and workspaces to high standards.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required or preferred.
• No previous work experience required (preferred).
• Manufacturing experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Detect and report faulty equipment, defective material and unusual conditions.
• Transport product using hand truck and pallet jack.
• Dimensionally inspect parts with calipers, gauges and surface plates.
• Maintain clean and organized work area and tools.
• Complete required training.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and EHS initiatives.
• Follow Quality Management System procedures and forms.
• Follow work orders to operate on various parts.
• Adhere to safety rules and report issues.
• Perform weekly 5S housekeeping.

Skills

SOPs & procedures

Quality inspection

Detail‑oriented

Time management

Problem solving

Hand dexterity

Active learning

Communication

Blueprint reading

Data entry

Education

High School Or Equivalent (Preferred)

Tools

Calipers

Comparators

Pin gauges

Measuring instruments

Surface plates

Hand truck

Pallet jack

Job description

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions in Michigan is seeking an Operations Technician I to support the production of parts in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes detecting issues, transporting materials, and performing dimensional inspections to ensure high-quality output.

You will work under Lean and quality guidelines, complete required training, and contribute to safety initiatives while maintaining equipment and workspaces to high standards.