Operations Tech I, Finishing

About us

Our Arab, Alabama site is just outside Huntsville, offering access to great schools, outdoor recreation, and a low cost of living. We manufacture precision medical components used in joint, spine, and trauma procedures — work that truly makes a difference.

What you will do

• Belting/Polishing – uses conventional polishing and belting lathes for the specific belting and/or polishing operations based on the information on engineering drawings, ex. Fiber-wheel finish and/or Satin finish. (Product knowledge required).
• 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 the information taken from the engineering drawings and/or the work instructions and the proper machine and machine settings.
• Tumbling – uses centrifugal and vibratory equipment to perform mass finishing operations and must have the knowledge to select the appropriate media, compound and water flow to achieve the necessary finish required.
• Properly fills out and completes paperwork and labor reporting transactions.
• Maintains cleanliness of the work area and leaves the work area in clean condition for others when finished.
• Detect and report faulty equipment, defective material and any unusual conditions to the department Supervisor or Lead.
• Use hand truck, pallet jack, carts and tables to safely transport product.
• Dimensionally inspect work, using appropriate tools including, but not limited to; calipers, comparators, pin gauges, measuring instruments and surface plates, etc. as required.
• Maintain work area, tools and equipment in a clean and organized condition.
• Complete all required training.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and EHS initiatives.
• Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Follow work orders to perform operations on various parts and products.
• Follow designated safety rules and regulations.
• Reinforces safety expectations. Ensures safety operating practices are demonstrated. Reports issues/concerns to Supervisor.
• Perform weekly housekeeping per 5S schedule.

Knowledge & skills

• 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

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

Working conditions

• Noise – Occasionally

Experience qualifications

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

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