Metal Finishing, Polishing

About the role

The Operations Technician, Metal Finisher, Polishing I, uses conventional polishing and belting equipment for the specific belting and/or polishing operations based on engineering drawings and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Use automated finishing equipment to acquire specified finished called-out on engineering drawings.
• Use masking equipment to protect parts during manual operations.
• Use conventional buffing/polishing equipment along with appropriate buffing materials (wheels, compound and machine speed) to acquire specified finishes called-out on engineering drawings.
• Use conventional belting equipment for specific belting operations based on the information on engineering drawings.
• Use air and/or electric handheld tools for specific detailing areas on parts that are usually confined or the inside diameter of a cylindrical part.
• 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, comparators, 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• No previous work experience required (Preferred)
• Manufacturing Experience (Preferred)

Skills

• Problem Solving - 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 - Basic Knowledge
• Communication - Basic Knowledge
• Blueprint Reading - Basic Knowledge
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Working Experience

Physical Demands

• 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 ascend/descend stairs or ladders - 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 - Frequently
• 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 distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects - Constantly

What We Offer

• 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

Additional Requirements

• Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug-screening based on position requirements
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
• Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify
• Orchid Orthopedic Solutions only pays fees for solicited presentations of job seekers submitted through our preferred vendor job board by recruiters, employment agencies, or other parties.