Operations Tech I, Finishing - 2nd Shift

About the role

Tecomet and Orchid are now one company. Explore more at tecomet.com. 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 2022-2023. The site is centrally located to world-class recreation and attractions, as well as top-ranked schools and a low cost of living. Established in 2007, the facility was joined by Orchid in 2012 and employs approximately 200 team members. We focus on advanced machining of complex instruments for the large joint, spine, and trauma markets. Our key products include instruments, implants, and trials.

Shift 3 (ALA)

A career at Orchid provides competitive benefits, the ability to take on new responsibilities, and opportunities to learn and grow in your career.

What You Will Do

• Beling/Polishing - uses conventional polishing and belting lathes for specific belting and/or polishing operations based on engineering drawings.
• 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 hand-held 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 information taken from engineering drawings and/or work instructions and the proper machine and machine settings.
• Tumbling - uses centrifugal and vibratory equipment to perform mass finishing operations and selects appropriate media, compound, and water flow to achieve the necessary finish required.
• Completes paperwork and labor reporting transactions.
• Maintains cleanliness of the work area and leaves the work area in clean condition for others when finished.
• Detects and reports faulty equipment, defective material, and any unusual conditions to the department supervisor or lead.
• Uses hand truck, pallet jack, carts, and tables to safely transport product.
• Dimensionally inspects work using appropriate tools including calipers, comparators, pin gauges, measuring instruments, and surface plates, etc., as required.
• Maintains work area, tools, and equipment in a clean and organized condition.
• Completes all required training.
• Supports Lean Manufacturing and EHS initiatives.
• Supports quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Fulfills work orders to perform operations on various parts and products.
• Follows designated safety rules and regulations.
• Reinforces safety expectations. Ensures safety operating practices are demonstrated.
• Reports issues/concerns to Supervisor.
• Performs weekly housekeeping per 5S schedule.

Physical Demands

• Remain in a stationary position - Frequently
• Move about the inside of the building - Occasionally
• Move equipment around the building - Occasionally
• Position oneself and move under/around/over equipment - Occasionally
• Handle/adjust/inspect/position various items and equipment - Constantly
• Communicate and exchange information with others - Frequently
• Perform tasks that require repetitive handling/adjusting/inspecting/positioning of items and equipment - Constantly
• Distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects - Frequently

Knowledge & Skills That Enable Success

• 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

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a growing company
• Ability to help people live a longer, more active life
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Organization that values: Integrity First, Teamwork, Results

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. We fully support a diverse and inclusive workplace and 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.