Operations Tech I, Finishing - 2nd Shift

Orchid•Arab, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Orchid’s Arab site in northern Alabama is not far from Huntsville, rated #1 best place to live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023. Arab is centrally located to world class recreation and attractions, as well as top-ranked schools and low cost of living. The Arab, AL site was established in 2007 and joined the Orchid team in 2012. Our 70,000 square foot facility employees approximately 200 team members. We focus primarily on advanced machining of complex instruments for the large joint, spine and trauma markets. Our key products are instruments, implants, and trials. A career at Orchid provides competitive benefits, the ability to take on new responsibilities, and learn and grow in your career. The Operations Technician I performs various operations that support the production of parts.

Requirements

Standard Operating Procedures - Working Experience
Mathematical Ability - Basic Knowledge
Data Entry - Basic Knowledge
Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Working Experience
Time management - Working Experience
Problem Solving - Working Experience
Hand Dexterity - Extensive Experience
Active Learning - Working Experience
Quality Inspection Metrology Tools - Working Experience
Information Capture - Working Experience
Blueprint Reading - Basic Knowledge
Quality Management - Basic Knowledge
Manufacturing Safety - Working Experience
Communication - Basic Knowledge

Responsibilities

Belting/Polishing - uses conventional polishing and belting lathes for the specific belting and/or polishing operations based on the information on engineering drawings, ex. Fiber-wheel finish and/or Satin finish. (Product knowledge required).
Buffing – uses conventional buffing/polishing lathes along with appropriate buffing materials (wheels, compound and machine speed) to acquire specified finishes called-out on engineering drawings.
Die grinding - uses air and/or electric hand held tools for specific grinding, flapping or detailing an area on a part that is usually confined or the inside diameter of a cylindrical part.
Blasting – determines 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.
Tumbling - uses centrifugal and vibratory equipment to perform mass finishing operations and must have the knowledge to select the appropriate media, compound and water flow to achieve the necessary finish required.
Properly fills out and completes paperwork and labor reporting transactions.
Maintains cleanliness of the work area and leaves the work area in clean condition for others when finished.
Detect and report faulty equipment, defective material and any unusual conditions to the department Supervisor or Lead.
Use hand truck, pallet jack, carts and tables to safely transport product.
Dimensionally inspect work, using appropriate tools including, but not limited to; calipers, comparators, pin gauges, measuring instruments and surface plates, etc. as required.
Maintain work area, tools and equipment in a clean and organized condition.
Complete all required training.
Support Lean Manufacturing and EHS initiatives.
Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Follow work orders to perform operations on various parts and products
Follow designated safety rules and regulations.
Reinforces safety expectations.
Ensures safety operating practices are demonstrated.
Reports issues/concerns to Supervisor.
Perform weekly housekeeping per 5S schedule.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a growing company
Ability to help people live a longer, more active life
Comprehensive benefit package
Ability to work in an organization that values: Integrity First: We do the right thing Teamwork: We are one Orchid Results: Our results matter

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