Operations Tech, Blasting

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions•Farmington Hills, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Technician, Blasting inspects incoming product and determines whether to approve or reject it. The technician applies special tape or other materials to protect areas that must remain free of coating, blasts the areas to be coated, removes and reapplies tape as needed for the coating process, and completes final unmasking and inspection after coating before sending product to Final Inspection. The role requires hands-on craftsmanship, fine motor skills, strong eyesight, and attention to detail. The technician follows work orders and required procedures, uses inspection tools as needed, safely transports products, and maintains a clean, organized work area. The role supports safety, Lean Manufacturing, environmental health and safety, quality, and compliance initiatives. The Farmington Hills facility focuses primarily on plasma spray coating for orthopedic implants.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
No previous work experience required; previous experience is preferred.
Manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience working in an FDA-regulated environment preferred.
Working experience with time management, quality inspection, metrology tools, standard operating procedures, manufacturing safety, information capture, and accuracy and attention to detail.
Basic knowledge of quality management, mathematical ability, active learning, data entry, communication, and blueprint reading.
Extensive hand dexterity experience.
Working experience in problem solving.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience.
Experience working in an FDA-regulated environment.

Responsibilities

Complete all required training.
Use pallet jacks, carts, and tables to transport product safely.
Maintain a clean and organized work area, tools, and equipment.
Follow designated safety rules and regulations and reinforce safety expectations.
Support Lean Manufacturing and EHS initiatives.
Inspect work using appropriate tools, including calipers, pin gauges, measuring instruments, and surface plates, as required.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly housekeeping according to the 5S schedule.
Detect and report faulty equipment, defective material, and unusual conditions to the department Supervisor or Lead.
Follow work orders to perform operations on various parts and products.
Report issues and concerns to the Supervisor.
Support quality and compliance by following procedures, work instructions, and forms within the Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Inspect incoming product; apply tape to protect areas specified by customer requirements; blast areas to be coated; and remove and reapply tape before sending product to coating.
After coating, unmask and inspect the product a final time, then send it to the Final Inspection area.