Wax Operator

Orchid•Oregon City, OR

1d•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

Sets up dies and wax injection moldings for products and machines.
Performs wax assembly processes including but not limited to using hand held torch, heating elements and tips, dental picks, abrasive cleaning pads, and, cleaning sticks and fluids.
Working Experience in Problem Solving
Working Experience in Quality Inspection Metrology Tools
Working Experience in Standard Operating Procedures
Basic Knowledge in Quality Management
Basic Knowledge in Mathematical Ability
Working Experience in Manufacturing Safety
Basic Knowledge in Active Learning
Working Experience in Information Capture
Extensive Experience in Hand Dexterity
Working Experience in Time management
Basic Knowledge in Data Entry
Basic Knowledge in Communication
Basic Knowledge in Blueprint Reading
Working Experience in Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Nice To Haves

High School Or Equivalent
No previous work experience required
Manufacturing Experience

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 & 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).