Wax Operator

Company: Orchid Orthopedics
Location: Hillsboro
Posted on: July 28, 2022

Job Description:

SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Operations Technician II, Wax sets up dies and wax injection moldings for products and machines. Performs wax assembly processes including but not limited to using hand held torch, heating elements and tips, dental picks, abrasive cleaning pads, and, cleaning sticks and fluids. They are also cross-trained on and can perform numerous operations within molding without supervision.

SHIFT
ORE - Shift 2 ($.55) (United States of America - Oregon)

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Use hand truck, pallet jack, carts and tables to safely transport product.
• Maintain work area, tools and equipment in a clean and organized condition.
• Detect & report faulty equipment, defective material and any unusual conditions to the department Supervisor or Lead.
• Follow designated safety rules and regulations.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and EHS initiatives.
• Dimensionally inspect work, using appropriate tools including, but not limited to; calipers, pin gauges, measuring instruments and surface plates, etc. as required.
• Perform weekly housekeeping per 5S schedule.
• Detect & report faulty equipment, defective material and any unusual conditions to the department Supervisor or Lead.
• Follow work orders to perform operations on various parts and products
• Perform different types of operations based on manufacturing needs
• Assist in training of personnel as directed by the department Supervisor or Lead.
• Reinforces safety expectations. Ensures safety operating practices are demonstrated. Reports issues/concerns to Supervisor.
• Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Completes all required training.
  
  WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
  
  WORK EXPERIENCE
  1+ Year Prior Work Experience (Required), Manufacturing Experience, Operations Experience
  
  EDUCATION
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  CERTIFICATIONS
  None - ---
  
  KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS
  Accuracy and Attention to Detail (Working Experience), Active Learning (Basic Knowledge), Blueprint Reading (Working Experience), Communication (Working Experience), Data Entry (Working Experience), Hand Dexterity (Extensive Experience), Information Capture (Working Experience), Managing Multiple Priorities (Working Experience), Manufacturing Safety (Working Experience), Mathematical Ability (Working Experience), Problem Solving (Working Experience), Quality Inspection Metrology Tools (Working Experience), Quality Management (Basic Knowledge), Standard Operating Procedures (Working Experience), Time management (Working Experience)
  
  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
      
      PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
      
      Constantly reaches and grabs objects.
      
      Constantly handles and feels objects.
      
      Constantly applies pressure to objects.
      
      Constantly operates tools such as fixtures, jigs, hydraulic presses, and hammers.
      
      Frequently lifts and/or moves objects up to 35 pounds.
      
      Constantly visually inspects objects for defects.
      
      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
      • Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify
        
        EOE, including disability/vets

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