Operations Tech, Casting, Investment Process Operator

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Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Operations Technician, Investing Process Operator, Orchid Oregon, operates and maintains Flash Fire unit; Remove sealed molds from drying tunnel; Insure molds to be dewaxed are properly sequenced FIFO per casting schedule.

The Operations Technician, Investing Process Operator reports to the Investing Department Operations Supervisor.

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

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Operate and maintain Flash Fire unit; Remove sealed molds from drying tunnel; Insure molds to be dewaxed are properly sequenced FIFO per casting schedule.
• Inspect molds before and after dewax operations; Load and unload molds for preheat furnaces per daily schedule.
• Properly process completed patterns through investing per tech card.
• Manually or robotically process patterns through Investing process.
• Insure molds to be invested are properly sequenced FIFO per production schedule.
• Perform inspection during all processing of molds to insure quality standards.
• Maintain materials within process control standards.
• Check and maintain slurries.
• Segregate shells appropriately to maintain lot integrity.
• Maintain precise paperwork documentation to insure quality systems requirements.
• Operate, program and maintain investing equipment/investing robot.
• Develop new programs and tech points as needed.
• Perform or assist in performing training of personnel as directed by the department supervisor or lead.
• Use fork lift, hand truck, pallet jack, carts and tables to safely transport product.
• Maintain work area, tools and equipment in a clean and organized condition.
• Detect and 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.
• Perform other duties as required or directed by the Department Supervisor or Lead.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

WORK EXPERIENCE
Manufacturing Experience (Preferred)

EDUCATION
High School Or Equivalent Required, , ,

CERTIFICATIONS
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KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS
Blueprint Reading (Basic Knowledge), Decision Making and Critical Thinking (Basic Knowledge), GD&T (Basic Knowledge), Manufacturing Equipment (Basic Knowledge), Visual Quality Assurance (Basic Knowledge)

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

• Work performed in manufacturing environment where exposure to a number of elements occurs.
• Lifting of materials to 55# up to 8 hours/day
• Lifting of materials to 55# 33% of the time
• Requires repetitive grasping, fingering, manipulation of materials.

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