Operations Technician, Manual Production

OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN, MANUAL PRODUCTION

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions is a worldwide leader in design and manufacturing for the orthopedic and medical device markets, including joint reconstruction, spine, trauma, sports medicine, extremities and dental. The company is able to do this by compressing time to market, providing new technologies and being the best total supply-chain value. Orchid provides expertise in design and development, quality and regulatory support, implant manufacture, advanced machining, plastics technology, instrument manufacturing, implant coatings, surface treatments, and packaging services. With 14 world-class facilities located around the globe, Orchid continues to provide others an opportunity to live a better life through the products, services and the way the company conducts business. Orchid employs approximately 2,000 people in five countries – US, UK, Switzerland, China and India. Additional information on the company can be found at www.orchid-ortho.com.

The Operations Technician, Manual Production is responsible for performing any combination of manual operations to produce parts.The Operations Technician, Manual Production reports to the Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations Leadership in Orchid Bridgeport.

• Responsibilities will include any combination of the following processes: 
  • Part straightening
  • Buffing
  • Blasting
  • Deburring
  • Set/Size
  • Shur-cut
  • Tumbling
  • Belt Sanding o Assembly
  • Set/Size
• Perform weekly housekeeping per 6S schedule.
• Lead quality and compliance by complying with all Quality Management Systems (QMS) documentation requirements and establishing/supporting plan(s) to meet/exceed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Quality that support Safety, Compliance, Six Sigma Quality, On-Time Delivery (OTD) and financial objectives.
• Perform other duties as required or directed by the Department Supervisor or Lead.

• This is an entry level position; prior experience not required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be detailed orientated & organized.
• Ability to apply logic and reasoning to solve problems, including identifying strengths/weaknesses, locating alternative solutions and conclusions, and approaches to problems; and making high-quality, timely decisions

• Corrected vision of 20/20, preferred.
• Lifting up to 40 lbs unassisted
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time
• Manual dexterity – most processes will be applied to small parts which you must be able to handle during the process
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as determined for the position.

• High School diploma or equivalent

As a member of our team, leading from our values is foundational.

Values:

• Integrity First: We Do the Right Thing
• Teamwork: We Are All Connected
• Relentless Pursuit: We Are Driven & Curious

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send us your resume

Work for Orchid and enjoy a full benefit package, training and growth opportunities, community involvement and a work environment like no other.

From our employees, to our customers, to the surgeons performing surgery and ultimately, to the patients that receive care using the products we make, we strive to provide an opportunity for people to live a better life.

Please send resume’ to Recruiting@Orchid-Ortho.com.

Visit our website at www.Orchid-Ortho.com