Heat Treat Operator

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Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Operations Technician III, Metalworking performs operations required to operate and maintain forges, foundries, and furnaces for producing parts and products. They are also cross-trained on and can perform numerous operations within forging without supervision. They lead on the job training of lower level Operations Technicians.

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

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Load and unload heat treat furnaces
• Operate and monitor furnaces
• Perform probe checks as required
• Perform in-process checks
• 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
• Lead the 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).
• Provides and documents training on standard of work instructions, policies, and procedures in a timely manner to ensure team members have the required knowledge and skills prior to performing work independently.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

WORK EXPERIENCE
3+ Years of Experience (Required), Manufacturing Experience (Preferred), Operations experience (Preferred)

EDUCATION
High School Or Equivalent Required, , ,

CERTIFICATIONS

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 (Basic Knowledge), Problem Solving (Working Experience), Quality Inspection Metrology Tools (Working Experience), Quality Management (Working Experience), Standard Operating Procedures (Working Experience), Time management (Working Experience), Training (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