Foundry Operator- Grave Shift

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions • Oregon City, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Foundry Operator performs tasks involved in operating computer-controlled, high-temperature vacuum furnaces and other foundry equipment to produce parts that meet customer specifications. The role also includes receiving and moving product to its designated location in accordance with established policies, practices, and procedures. The operator is cross-trained to perform numerous forging operations without supervision and supports safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of prior work experience.
• High school education or equivalent is preferred.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Operations experience is preferred.
• Working experience managing multiple priorities, using quality inspection metrology tools, following standard operating procedures, and applying manufacturing safety practices.
• Basic knowledge of quality management, mathematical ability, and active learning.
• Working experience with information capture, time management, data entry, communication, blueprint reading, accuracy and attention to detail, and problem solving.
• Extensive hand dexterity experience.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience.
• Operations experience.
• High school education or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Flash Fire unit; remove sealed molds from the drying tunnel; sequence molds for dewaxing on a FIFO basis according to the casting schedule; and inspect molds before and after dewax operations.
• Load and unload molds for preheat furnaces according to the daily schedule, and 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; move molds to and from the sand pit to support pouring alloy into molds; and assist the melt furnace operator with casting each alloy charge.
• Stage and cut alloy ingots according to the daily production schedule, inventory alloy, maintain a daily consumption log, and set and check melt furnace temperature controls.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and 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; and perform weekly housekeeping according to the 5S schedule.
• Detect and report faulty equipment, defective material, and unusual conditions to the department Supervisor or Lead; follow designated safety rules and support Lean Manufacturing and EHS initiatives.
• Dimensionally inspect work using appropriate tools, including calipers, pin gauges, measuring instruments, and surface plates, as required.
• Follow work orders to perform operations on various parts and products, and perform different operations based on manufacturing needs.
• Assist in training personnel as directed by the department Supervisor or Lead; reinforce safety expectations, demonstrate safe operating practices, and report issues or concerns to the Supervisor.
• Support quality and compliance by following procedures, work instructions, and forms within the Quality Management System (QMS).

Benefits

• Performance bonuses.
• Insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Comprehensive benefit package.
• Opportunity to work in a growing company.
• Ability to help people live a longer, more active life.
• Opportunity to work in an organization that values integrity, teamwork, and results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED