Salvage Welder

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 .

SHIFT

A BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Welder I performs all position welding using drawings, specs, verbal instructions, etc. under general supervision.

• Performs welding of steel and aluminum using Tig, stick and oxy-acetylene; fit-up structures and weldments for work aids, tables, dies, fixtures, etc. per appropriate work instruction.

• Fabricates components to be welded

• Operates band saw used to cut steel.

• Performs Heat Treat operations on products and documents testing results per appropriate work instruction.

• Assembles welded components.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Or Equivalent (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Manufacturing Experience (Preferred)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Welding/Manufacturing Trade School (Preferred)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Working Experience

• Quality Management - Working Experience

• Time management - 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 position oneself and move under/around/over equipment - Occasionally

• Must be able to handle/adjust/inspect/position various items and equipment - Frequently

• Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Occasionally

• 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 - 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.

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.