Rough Casting, Visual Inspector

Operations Technician II, Manual Production

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.

A career with Orchid provides growth opportunities, a great benefits package including performance bonuses, insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

• Perform visual & dimensional inspection of castings per tech card using appropriate tools including, but not limited to; hand grinding equipment, measuring tools.
• Confirm discrepancies using appropriate tools including, but not limited to calipers, pin gages, measuring instruments and surface profilometers as required.
• Rework discrepancies as allowed by tech card using appropriate tools, route to salvage operations as necessary with required documentation.
• Review rework and scrap castings with department lead as necessary.
• Identify and record as "Scrap" all castings that do not meet customer specifications after rework.
• Route "Scrap" castings to designated area.
• Complete proper documentation as required including, but not limited to, process routing card, salvage router, scrap tags, dimensional reports, etc.
• Perform or assist in performing training of personnel as directed by the department supervisor or lead.
• 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.
• Assist in 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).
• Completes all required training.

• High School Or Equivalent (Preferred)

• Manufacturing Experience (Preferred)
• 1+ Year Prior Work Experience (Required)
• Operations Experience (Preferred)

• Managing Multiple Priorities
  - Working Experience
• Quality Inspection Metrology Tools
  - 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

• 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
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