CMM Operator

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The Oregon City, OR site was established in 1973 and joined the Orchid team in 2012. Our 80,000 square foot facility employs approximately 300 team members. We specialize in hip and knee joint implants that enable our customers to live a longer active life. We are a full‑service plant, meaning our team can manufacture medical implants from start to finish in‑house.

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‑

ORE - Shift 2 ($.55) (United States of America - Oregon)

The CMM Operator sets‑up and operates CMM to make precise measurement of parts for first article inspection, in‑process checks, final inspection, investigation of issues, and qualification of parts or tooling. They are responsible for maintaining CMM programs to support part inspection on complex machined components and parts. They provide support for Production and Engineering to ensure requirements of document quality systems, procedures, alerts, and instructions are followed, including software control and CMM program correlation.

• Sets‑up and operates CMM to make precise measurement of parts
• Analyzes layout, operation and detailed part inspections on various components on CMM and bench setups
• Set up and executes documentation detailing preparation, part orientation and operational instructions for other inspection personnel
• Performs mechanical measurements and reports results using CMM and other gages, as needed for first article inspection, investigation of issues, and qualification of parts or tooling and in‑process inspection as well as final inspection
• Verifies conformance of parts to specifications and drawing requirements
• Summarizes results and communicates them as needed
• Ensures customer and quality standards are met
• Ensures compliance with medical device regulations
• Advocates for the health and safety of self, co‑workers, customers, and the community
• Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Completes all required training
• Perform dimensional inspection using CMM, height gages, micrometers, and calipers
• Perform daily work to meet production/engineering schedules
• Complete narratives and numeric reports to record inspection results
• Detect and report faulty equipment, defective material and any unusual conditions to the department supervisor or lead
• Perform other duties as required or directed by the Department Supervisor or Lead
• Visually inspect machined and machined & polished parts
• Confirm discrepancies using appropriate tools including, but not limited to calipers, pin gages, measuring instruments and surface profilometers as required
• Route non‑conforming product for rework operations to ensure compliance of customer acceptance criteria
• Accurately document inspection results

• High School Or Equivalent (Required)
• Associates (Preferred)

• Experience in Quality Inspection and Lean Manufacturing (Preferred)
• Manufacturing Experience (Preferred)

• Any Trade School (Preferred)

• GD&T - Working Experience
• Quality Inspection Metrology Tools - Working Experience
• Calibration - Working Experience
• Communication - Basic Knowledge
• Teamwork - Basic Knowledge
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Extensive Experience
• Data Entry - Extensive 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 - Rarely
• Must be able to move equipment around the building - Occasionally
• Must be able to position oneself and move under/around/over equipment - Rarely
• Must be able to handle/adjust/inspect/position various items and equipment - Constantly
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Occasionally
• Must be able to perform tasks that require repetitive handling/adjusting/inspecting/positioning of items and equipment - Constantly
• Must be able to…