Operations Tech, Tool Room

ABOUT US

Orchid's Arab site in northern Alabama is not far from Huntsville, rated #1 best place to live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023. Arab is centrally located to world class recreation and attractions, as well as top-ranked schools and low cost of living.

The Arab, AL site was established in 2007 and joined the Orchid team in 2012. Our 70,000 square foot facility employees approximately 200 team members. We focus primarily on advanced machining of complex instruments for the large joint, spine and trauma markets. Our key products are instruments, implants, and trials. A career at Orchid provides competitive benefits, the ability to take on new responsibilities, and learn and grow in your career. Learn more here.

SHIFT

A BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Operations Technician, Tool Room receives, stores and issues raw materials and components to the production floor.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Print jobs and issue raw material
• Pull components, carbide rod and burs that are issued to jobs.
• Physically return steel back into inventory and M2M.
• Receive and transfer tooling
• Pull shipping supplies for the shipping room
• Receive and inspect raw material
• Check oil drums for levels and order more oil per Kanban cards and fill oil tanks as needed.
• Unload and load freight trucks.
• Box up material for heat treat.
• Ship material using GTS online.
• Cut and scrap bent bars, possibly non-conforming material.
• Check gongs for chips
• Scan in jobs for heat treat
• Operate fork lift
• Assist and train others as needed
• 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.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Or Equivalent (Required)

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Manufacturing Experience (Preferred)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS

• 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
• Problem Solving - Working Experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.