Foundry Operator

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions•Oregon City, OR

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Technician II, Metalworking performs operations required to operate and maintain forges, foundries, and furnaces for producing parts and products. They are also cross-trained on and can perform numerous operations within forging without supervision. The Operations Tech, Foundry Operator, performs tasks to operate computer-controlled high temperature vacuum furnaces to ensure that parts meet customer specifications, as well as tasks related to receiving product to ensure that manufactured product is processed into the designated location in accordance with established policies, practices and procedures.

Requirements

1+ Year Prior Work Experience (Required)
High School Or Equivalent (Preferred)
Manufacturing Experience (Preferred)
Operations Experience (Preferred)
Managing Multiple Priorities - Working Experience
Quality Inspection Metrology Tools - Working Experience
Standard Operating Procedures - Working Experience
Quality Management - Basic Knowledge
Mathematical Ability - Basic Knowledge
Manufacturing Safety - Working Experience
Active Learning - Basic Knowledge
Information Capture - Working Experience
Hand Dexterity - Extensive Experience
Time management - Working Experience
Data Entry - Working Experience
Communication - Working Experience
Blueprint Reading - Working Experience
Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Working Experience
Problem Solving - Working Experience
Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Occasionally
Must be able to move about the inside of the building - Constantly
Must be able to move equipment around the building - Constantly
Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders - Frequently
Must be able to position oneself and move under/around/over equipment - Frequently
Must be able to handle/adjust/inspect/position various items and equipment - Frequently
Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Occasionally
Must be able to perform tasks that require repetitive handling/adjusting/inspecting/positioning of items and equipment - Frequently
Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects - Occasionally
Must be able to move equipment - Frequently
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

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain Flash Fire unit
Remove sealed molds from drying tunnel
Ensure molds to be dewaxed are properly sequenced FIFO per casting schedule
Inspect molds before and after dewax operations
Load and unload molds for preheat furnaces per daily schedule
Operate induction furnace to cast molten alloy into molds
Repair furnaces with linings and replacement of crucibles as required
Sort molds and castings to maintain lot integrity
Pull and set molds to sand pit to facilitate pouring of alloy into mold
Assist melt furnace operator in casting each alloy charge
Stage ingots for melt furnace operations per daily production schedule
Inventory alloy and maintain daily consumption log
Cut alloy ingots per daily casting production schedule
Set and check melt furnace temperature controls
Maintain precise documentation as related to daily production log
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, 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
Perform different types of operations based on manufacturing needs
Assist in training of personnel as directed by the department Supervisor or Lead
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)