Operations Tech, Finishing

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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 . 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 employs 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.

ALA
- Shift 1 ($0) (United States of America
- Alabama)

The Operations Technician I performs various operations that support the production of parts.

• 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 handheld 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 fill out and complete paperwork and labor reporting transactions.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and leave 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.
• Reinforce safety expectations. Ensure safety operating practices are demonstrated. Report issues/concerns to Supervisor.
• Perform weekly housekeeping per 5S schedule.

• 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

• 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…