Part Fitter

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions LLC; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions LLC seeks a precision polisher to remove excess metal and surface defects from parts. Follow Tecomet principles of continuous improvement and drive quality while meeting performance metrics.

The role requires operation of polishers, use of calipers, micrometers, CMM and other inspection tools, and the ability to read blueprints and tolerances. A high school diploma or GED is required; basic computer skills and independent work are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to interpret instructions.
• Excellent hand/eye, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment.

Responsibilities

• Selects abrasive belts or wheels according to instructions or work order.
• Attaches wheel or belt to drive mechanism and starts the polisher.
• Polishes parts by moving them against abrasive surfaces to remove material.
• Examines part finish for acceptability using overlay/inspection equipment.
• Maintains clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Geometric tolerancing

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Independent work

Basic computer skills

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC equipment

Job description

Position Summary

This role is to removes excess metal and surface defects from parts by performing the following duties. The role requires to be accomplished within Tecomet's principles of continuous improvement, customer driven innovation and a win first culture, while meeting company financial and other performance metrics.

Principle Responsibilities

• Selects abrasive belts or wheels according to the production floor traveler or Work Instruction grain size, type of finish specified, product being polished, or amount of metal to be removed.
• Attaches wheel or belt to drive mechanism.
• Starts equipment polisher and manipulates work piece against abrasive wheel or abrasive belt to remove metal and surface defects.
• Examines part for acceptability of finish by fit to overlay or required inspection equipment.
• Maintains housekeeping and safety standards in work area.
• Basic knowledge of running a CNC equipment preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized form.
• Use of blueprint reading and geometric tolerancing.
• Use of inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, CMM, height gages, and comparators.
• Additional duties as requested by management.

Qualification Requirements

Credentials/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic understanding of a computer.
• Excellent hand/eye, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment

Other Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to stand. The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

N/A

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.