Wax Operator

About the role

The Operations Technician I, Wax position at the Oregon City, OR site of Tecomet and Orchid is responsible for setting up dies and wax injection moldings for products and performing wax assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Completes all required training.
• Uses hand truck, pallet jack, carts and tables to safely transport product.
• Maintains work area, tools and equipment in a clean and organized condition.
• Detects and reports faulty equipment, defective material and any unusual conditions to the department Supervisor or Lead.
• Follows designated safety rules and regulations.
• Supports Lean Manufacturing and EHS initiatives.
• Dimensionally inspects work using appropriate tools.
• Performs weekly housekeeping per 5S schedule.
• Reports issues/concerns to Supervisor.
• Supports quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Qualifications

• No previous work experience required (Preferred)
• Manufacturing Experience (Preferred)
• High School Or Equivalent (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 - Constantly
• 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
• Must be able to move equipment - Occasionally

Working Conditions

• Noisy - Occasionally