Production Grinder

Orchid; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit package

Growth opportunities

Ability to help people live a longer,,

Integrity First: We do the right thing

Job summary

Orchid in Oregon City is seeking an Operations Technician, Production Grinder to perform grinding of development castings, using belt grinders and fixtures, within tolerances of .005 inch.

You will measure with calipers and gauges, document processes, and participate in Lean and safety initiatives while supporting quality and compliance with QMS. High school diploma required; opportunity to grow in a manufacturing environment with a comprehensive benefits package and on-site team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in grinding or metal finishing is a plus.
• Ability to read tech cards and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform relief and final finish grinding of castings per tech card.
• Use large belt grinders and fixtures to meet tolerances.
• Measure with calipers and gauges to ensure proper dimensions.
• Document process routing and salvage details as required.
• Assist training and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Follow safety rules and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Grinding operations

Measurement instruments

Safety compliance

Education

High School Or Equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Feelers gauges

Drop gauge

Surface plates

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 2 ($.55) (United States of America - Oregon)

A BRIEF OVERVIEW

The Operations Technician, Production Grinder, Perform grinding operations of development castings per supervisor or engineering instructions. Use large belt grinders, fixtures and other grinding equipment to remove gates, burrs, fins etc. to within tolerances of .005.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Perform relief and final finish grinding of castings per tech card.

• Perform grinding operations of development castings per supervisor or engineering instructions.

• Use large belt grinders, fixtures and other grinding equipment to remove gates, burrs, fins etc. to within tolerances of .005.

• Use appropriate measuring instruments including, feeler gauges, drop gauge and calipers to ensure proper grinding dimensions.

• Complete proper documentation as required including, process routing card and salvage router.

• Perform or assist in performing training of personnel as directed by the department supervisor or lead.

• 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, comparators, 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

• 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)

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.

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions only pays fees for solicited presentations of job seekers submitted through our preferred vendor job board by recruiters, employment agencies, or other parties.