Metal Finisher, Cleaning

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions•Oregon City, OR
•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Technician I, Finishing performs various operations including but not limited to grinding, buffing, trimming, and chemical treatment on parts to achieve the required surface dimension and finish. This role involves operating auto and manual cleaning and passivation lines, laser marking equipment, and performing product cleaning and visual inspection. The technician will also conduct cleaning operations of castings using various sandblast equipment per tech card, and inspect and maintain blast cabinets, media, nozzles, and hoses. Additionally, the role requires using conventional belting equipment for specific belting operations, and air and/or electric handheld tools for grinding, deburring, or detailing confined areas of a part. The technician will select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines. They will determine the proper media and machine settings based on engineering drawings and work instructions, and complete necessary documentation such as process routing cards, salvage routers, and scrap forms. Safe transportation of product using hand trucks, pallet jacks, carts, and tables is also part of the duties. Maintaining a clean and organized work area, tools, and equipment, and reporting any faulty equipment, defective material, or unusual conditions to the supervisor are essential. The role supports Lean Manufacturing and EHS initiatives, performs dimensional inspections using various tools, and conducts weekly housekeeping per the 5S schedule. Following work orders to perform operations on various parts and products, reinforcing safety expectations, ensuring safe operating practices, and reporting issues/concerns to the Supervisor are key responsibilities. The position also requires supporting quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS) and completing all required training.

Requirements

  • High School Or Equivalent (Preferred)
  • No previous work experience required (Preferred)
  • Manufacturing Experience (Preferred)
  • Problem Solving - 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 - Basic Knowledge
  • Communication - Basic Knowledge
  • Blueprint Reading - Basic Knowledge
  • Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Working Experience
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Frequently
  • Must be able to move about the inside of the building - Frequently
  • Must be able to move equipment around the building - Frequently
  • Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders - Occasionally
  • Must be able to position oneself and move under/around/over equipment - Occasionally
  • Must be able to handle/adjust/inspect/position various items and equipment - Frequently
  • Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Frequently
  • Must be able to perform tasks that require repetitive handling/adjusting/inspecting/positioning of items and equipment - Constantly
  • Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects - Frequently
  • 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.
  • Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify

Responsibilities

  • Operate auto and manual cleaning and passivation line.
  • Operate laser marking equipment.
  • Perform product cleaning and visual inspection.
  • Perform cleaning operations of castings using various sandblast equipment per tech card.
  • Inspect and maintain blast cabinets, media, nozzles and hoses in order to ensure proper cleaning.
  • Use conventional belting equipment for the specific belting operations based on the information on engineering drawings, ex. Fiber-wheel finish and/or Satin finish.
  • Use air and/or electric handheld tools for specific grinding, deburring, or detailing an area on a part that is usually confined or the inside diameter of a cylindrical part.
  • Select, align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on machines.
  • Determine proper media to be used based on the information taken from the engineering drawings and/or the work instructions and the proper machine and machine settings.
  • Complete proper documentation as required including process routing card, salvage router and scrap forms.
  • 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 and 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.
  • Follow work orders to perform operations on various parts and products.
  • Reinforce safety expectations.
  • Ensure safety operating practices are demonstrated.
  • Report issues/concerns to Supervisor.
  • Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS).
  • Complete all required training.

Benefits

  • performance bonuses
  • insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • paid time off
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