Operations Technician III, Additive Manufacturing

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions•Holt, MI

About The Position

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions provides solutions for orthopedic implant procedures enabling a longer, active life. Working in an industry that has the ability to impact lives in such a profound way has proved to be a strong motivator for Orchid. The Lansing facility specializes in the forging and machining of hip and knee implants across our 3 campus. A career with Orchid provides growth opportunities, a great benefits package including performance bonuses, insurance, 401(k) with company match and paid time off. For more information, please visit www.orchid-ortho.com The Operations Technician III, Additive Manufacturing is responsible for tasks associated with Additive Manufacturing (AM), working directly with AM Engineers and Site Management, and as-needed Innovations teams. He/she will be responsible for running AM machines, and all upstream and downstream operations, thereof, as outlined below. The Operations Technician III, Additive Manufacturing works directly under the guidance of an AM Engineer or Site Engineering Manager.

Requirements

3+ Years of Experience (Required)
Training - Working Experience
Managing Multiple Priorities - 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 - Working Experience
Communication - Working Experience
Blueprint Reading - Working Experience
Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Working Experience
Problem Solving - Working Experience
Quality Inspection Metrology Tools - Working Experience

Nice To Haves

High School Or Equivalent (Preferred)
Operations Experience (Preferred)
Manufacturing Experience (Preferred)
Experience as a Trainer (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Completes all required training.
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, 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
Perform different types of operations based on manufacturing needs
Lead the training of personnel as directed by the department Supervisor or Lead.
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).
Prepare and change-over printer before and after each print, including powder residue clean-up.
Maintain powder lot control during all phases of manufacturing, including re-use.
Remove powder (de-powder) from build structures, using the PRS stations and other manual processes.
Manually remove support structures from devices.
Operate jetwash as needed.
Work with Engineering, Quality, and Management to create and update work instructions and SOPs.