Foundry Operator- Grave Shift

Orchid•Oregon City, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Technician II, Metalworking operates and maintains equipment used in forging, foundries, and furnaces to produce parts and products. The Foundry Operator operates computer-controlled, high-temperature vacuum furnaces to ensure parts meet customer specifications and performs receiving and product-handling tasks so manufactured products are processed into designated locations according to established policies and procedures. The role is cross-trained to perform multiple forging operations without supervision. The position is based at the Oregon City, Oregon site, which focuses on investment casting, 3D wax printing, machining, finishing, and coating of orthopedic implants. The site employs approximately 175 team members and manufactures medical implants in accordance with ISO 13485:2016.

Requirements

At least 1 year of prior work experience.
Working experience managing multiple priorities.
Working experience with quality inspection metrology tools.
Working experience with standard operating procedures.
Basic knowledge of quality management.
Basic mathematical ability.
Working experience with manufacturing safety.
Basic knowledge of active learning.
Working experience capturing information.
Extensive hand dexterity experience.
Working experience with time management.
Working experience with data entry.
Working experience communicating.
Working experience reading blueprints.
Working experience demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail.
Working experience with problem solving.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including moving around and transporting equipment, using stairs or ladders, and handling, adjusting, inspecting, and positioning items and equipment.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Ability to provide proof of U.S. work eligibility through eVerify.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Manufacturing experience.
Operations experience.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain the Flash Fire unit.
Remove sealed molds from the drying tunnel and ensure molds for dewaxing are sequenced FIFO according to the casting schedule.
Inspect molds before and after dewax operations.
Load and unload molds for preheat furnaces according to the daily schedule.
Operate the induction furnace to cast molten alloy into molds.
Repair furnaces by installing linings and replacing crucibles as required.
Sort molds and castings to maintain lot integrity.
Pull and set molds to the sand pit to facilitate pouring alloy into molds.
Assist the melt furnace operator in casting each alloy charge.
Stage ingots for melt furnace operations according to the daily production schedule.
Inventory alloy and maintain a daily consumption log.
Cut alloy ingots according to the daily casting production schedule.
Set and check melt furnace temperature controls.
Maintain precise documentation in the daily production log.
Complete all required training.
Safely transport product using hand trucks, pallet jacks, carts, and tables.
Keep the work area, tools, and equipment clean and organized.
Report faulty equipment, defective material, or unusual conditions to the department Supervisor or Lead.
Follow designated safety rules and regulations and reinforce safety expectations.
Support Lean Manufacturing and EHS initiatives.
Dimensionally inspect work using appropriate tools, including calipers, pin gauges, measuring instruments, and surface plates, as required.
Perform weekly housekeeping according to the 5S schedule.
Follow work orders to perform operations on various parts and products.
Perform different types of operations based on manufacturing needs.
Assist with training personnel as directed by the department Supervisor or Lead.
Support quality and compliance by following procedures, work instructions, and forms in the Quality Management System (QMS).