Operations Tech, Coating

About the role

The Operations Technician I, Coating at Tecomet and Orchid is responsible for applying powders and binders to coat products and performing in-process inspections using calipers and/or comparators. This role also involves maintaining a clean and organized work area, detecting and reporting faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions, and supporting lean manufacturing and EHS initiatives.

Responsibilities

• 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, comparators, pin gauges, measuring instruments and surface plates, etc. as required.
• Perform weekly housekeeping per 5S schedule.
• 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.
• Prepare product surface for coating and mix coating powder and binder.
• Perform coating operation by spraying binder on the product surface and applying coating powder using brushes and other hand tools. Repeat this process multiple times on each product to achieve specifications.
• Inspect product per specifications visually and using calipers and/or a comparator.

Qualifications

• High School Or Equivalent (Preferred)
• No previous work experience required (Preferred)
• Manufacturing Experience (Preferred)

Skills

• 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
• Problem Solving - 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 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 others - Frequently
• 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 - Frequently

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
• At Orchid, we fully support a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are an equal opportunity employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, hair type, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.