Operations Tech, Finishing

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions•Arab, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Orchid's Arab site in northern Alabama focuses primarily on advanced machining of complex instruments for the large joint, spine and trauma markets, with key products being instruments, implants, and trials. The site employs approximately 200 team members. A career at Orchid provides competitive benefits, the ability to take on new responsibilities, and learn and grow. The Operations Technician III, 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 is cross-trained on and can perform numerous operations within finishing without supervision, and also leads on-the-job training of lower level Operations Technicians.

Requirements

3+ Years of Experience
Problem Solving - Working Experience
Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Working Experience
Blueprint Reading - Working Experience
Communication - Working Experience
Data Entry - Working Experience
Time management - Working Experience
Hand Dexterity - Extensive Experience
Information Capture - Working Experience
Manufacturing Safety - Working Experience
Quality Inspection Metrology Tools - Working Experience
Managing Multiple Priorities - Working Experience
Training - Working Experience
Standard Operating Procedures - Working Experience

Nice To Haves

High School Or Equivalent
Manufacturing Experience
Experience as a Trainer
Operations Experience
Active Learning - Basic Knowledge
Mathematical Ability - Basic Knowledge
Quality Management - Basic Knowledge

Responsibilities

Uses conventional polishing and belting lathes for specific belting and/or polishing operations based on engineering drawings, e.g., Fiber-wheel finish and/or Satin finish.
Uses conventional buffing/polishing lathes along with appropriate buffing materials (wheels, compound and machine speed) to acquire specified finishes called-out on engineering drawings.
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.
Determines proper media to be used based on information from engineering drawings and/or work instructions and the proper machine and machine settings for blasting.
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 for tumbling.
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.
Leads the training of personnel as directed by the department Supervisor or Lead.
Uses hand truck, pallet jack, carts and tables to safely transport product.
Maintains work area, tools and equipment in a clean and organized condition.
Detects and reports faulty equipment, defective material and any unusual conditions to the department Supervisor or Lead.
Follows designated safety rules and regulations.
Supports Lean Manufacturing and EHS initiatives.
Dimensionally inspects work, using appropriate tools including, but not limited to; calipers, pin gauges, measuring instruments and surface plates, etc. as required.
Performs weekly housekeeping per 5S schedule.
Follows work orders to perform operations on various parts and products.
Performs different types of operations based on manufacturing needs.

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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