Design Lab Assistant Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

ABOUT US

The Oregon City, OR Site was established in 1969 and joined the Orchid team in 2012. The site focuses primarily on investment casting and 3D wax printing and machining and finishing and coating of orthopedic implants for extremities and large joint markets.

Robotic wax assembly, internal tool and design, finished machining, polishing, and sintered bead coating are key capabilities of the site. Our 80,000 square foot, FDA registered site employs approximately 175 team members. We ship nearly 1 million hip and knee joint implants to our customers who, in turn, provide solutions that enable patients to live longer, active lives. Fully integrated, our site manufactures medical implants from start to finish complying with the ISO 13485:2016 standard.

A career with Orchid provides growth opportunities, a great benefits package including performance bonuses, insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off. For more information, please visit www.orchid-ortho.com.

SHIFT

A BRIEF OVERVIEW
Under direction, the lab tech performs duties to perform coating inspection/testing on castings and coupons to ensure castings meet customer specifications in accordance with established policies and procedures
WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Set up testing equipment

• Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities (defects)

• Follow established techniques for property examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations.

• Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results.

• Utilize measuring instrument and equipment, such as: calipers, comparators, gages, micrometers, etc.

• Review documentation to ensure appropriate materials are used and specifications are followed

• Test and inspects at various product stages during production for defects, such as burrs, surface finish, and dimensional variances.

• Ensure all systems transactions are completed and documented

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Or Equivalent (Required)

• Associates of Science (A.S) (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ Years of experience in quality inspection (Required)

• Experience in a FDA Regulated Environment (Preferred)

• Manufacturing Experience (Preferred)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Working Experience

• Blueprint Reading - Basic Knowledge

• Communication - Basic Knowledge

• Computer Knowledge - Basic Knowledge

• Data Entry - Basic Knowledge

• Quality Inspection Metrology Tools - Working Experience

• Visual Quality Assurance - Basic Knowledge

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Constantly

• Must be able to move about the inside of the building - Occasionally

• Must be able to position oneself and move under/around/over equipment - Rarely

• Must be able to handle/adjust/inspect/position various items and equipment - Constantly

• Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Frequently

• Must be able to perform tasks that require repetitive handling/adjusting/inspecting/positioning of items and equipment - Constantly

• Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects - Constantly

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Noise - Occasionally

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.