Production Grinder

Job Description

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ABOUT US

The Oregon City, OR Site was established in 1969 and joined the Orchid team in 2012. The site focuses primarily on investment casting and 3D wax printing and machining and finishing and coating of orthopedic implants for extremities and large joint markets.

Robotic wax assembly, internal tool and design, finished machining, polishing, and sintered bead coating are key capabilities of the site. Our 80,000 square foot, FDA registered site employs approximately 175 team members. We ship nearly 1 million hip and knee joint implants to our customers who, in turn, provide solutions that enable patients to live longer, active lives. Fully integrated, our site manufactures medical implants from start to finish complying with the ISO 13485:2016 standard.

A career with Orchid provides growth opportunities, a great benefits package including performance bonuses, insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off. For more information, please visit

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A BRIEF OVERVIEW

The Operations Technician, Production Grinder, Perform grinding operations of development castings per supervisor or engineering instructions. Use large belt grinders, fixtures and other grinding equipment to remove gates, burrs, fins etc. to within tolerances of .005.

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  Perform relief and final finish grinding of castings per tech card.

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  Perform grinding operations of development castings per supervisor or engineering instructions.

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  Use large belt grinders, fixtures and other grinding equipment to remove gates, burrs, fins etc. to within tolerances of .005.

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  Use appropriate measuring instruments including, feeler gauges, drop gauge and calipers to ensure proper grinding dimensions.

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  Complete proper documentation as required including, process routing card and salvage router.

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  Perform or assist in performing training of personnel as directed by the department supervisor or lead.

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  Completes all required training.

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  Use hand truck, pallet jack, carts and tables to safely transport product.

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  Maintain work area, tools and equipment in a clean and organized condition.

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  Detect report faulty equipment, defective material and any unusual conditions to the department Supervisor or Lead.

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  Follow designated safety rules and regulations.

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  Support Lean Manufacturing and EHS initiatives.

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  Dimensionally inspect work, using appropriate tools including, but not limited to; calipers, comparators, pin gauges, measuring instruments and surface plates, etc. as required.

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  Perform weekly housekeeping per 5S schedule.

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  Detect report faulty equipment, defective material and any unusual conditions to the department Supervisor or Lead.

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  Follow work orders to perform operations on various parts and products

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  Reinforces safety expectations.  Ensures safety operating practices are demonstrated.  Reports issues/concerns to Supervisor.

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  Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS).

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EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

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  High School Or Equivalent (Preferred)

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WHAT WE OFFER

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  Opportunity to work in a growing company

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  Ability to help people live a longer, more active life

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  Comprehensive benefit package

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  Ability to work in an organization that values:

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    Integrity First: We do the right thing

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    Teamwork: We are one Orchid

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    Results: Our results matter

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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  Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug-screening based on position requirements

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  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

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  Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify

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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.

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.