Operations Tech, Coating

Orchid•Oregon City, OR

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon City, OR Site was established in 1969 and joined the Orchid team in 2012. The site focuses primarily on investment casting and 3D wax printing and machining and finishing and coating of orthopedic implants for extremities and large joint markets. Robotic wax assembly, internal tool and design, finished machining, polishing, and sintered bead coating are key capabilities of the site. Our 80,000 square foot, FDA registered site employs approximately 175 team members. We ship nearly 1 million hip and knee joint implants to our customers who, in turn, provide solutions that enable patients to live longer, active lives. Fully integrated, our site manufactures medical implants from start to finish complying with the ISO 13485:2016 standard.

Requirements

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 - Basic Knowledge
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
Problem Solving - Working Experience
Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Frequently
Must be able to move about the inside of the building - Occasionally
Must be able to move equipment around the building - 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 - Constantly
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
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

Nice To Haves

High School Or Equivalent (Preferred)
No previous work experience required (Preferred)
Manufacturing Experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

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, comparators, 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
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).
Completes all required training.
Prepare product surface for coating and mix coating powder and binder.
Perform coating operation by spraying binder on the product surface and applying coating powder using brushes and other hand tools.
Repeat this process multiple times on each product to achieve specifications.
Inspect product per specifications visually and using calipers and/or a comparator.