Foundry Operator
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Junior
Oregon City, OR, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- At least 1 year of prior work experience is required.
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Working experience with managing multiple priorities, quality inspection metrology tools, standard operating procedures, manufacturing safety, information capture, hand dexterity, time management, data entry, communication, blueprint reading, accuracy and attention to detail, and problem solving is listed.
- Basic knowledge of quality management, mathematical ability, and active learning is listed.
- Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the employer does not sponsor employment visas.
- Candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through E-Verify.
- Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screening based on position requirements.
- Candidates must be able to meet the stated physical demands, including moving about and moving equipment, using stairs or ladders, and handling, adjusting, inspecting, and positioning equipment or items.
- The role involves frequent noise.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain the Flash Fire unit, remove sealed molds from the drying tunnel, and sequence molds for dewaxing according to the first-in, first-out casting schedule.
- Inspect molds before and after dewax operations, and load and unload molds for preheat furnaces according to the daily schedule.
- Operate an induction furnace to cast molten alloy into molds.
- Repair furnaces with linings and replace crucibles as required.
- Sort molds and castings to maintain lot integrity.
- Pull and set molds to the sand pit to facilitate pouring alloy into molds.
- Assist the melt furnace operator in casting each alloy charge.
- Stage ingots for melt furnace operations according to the daily production schedule.
- Inventory alloy and maintain a daily consumption log.
- Cut alloy ingots according to the daily casting production schedule.
- Set and check melt furnace temperature controls.
- Maintain precise documentation in the daily production log.
- Complete all required training.
- Safely transport product using hand trucks, pallet jacks, carts, and tables.
- Maintain the work area, tools, and equipment in a clean and organized condition, including completing weekly housekeeping according to the 5S schedule.
- Detect and report faulty equipment, defective material, and unusual conditions to the department supervisor or lead.
- Follow designated safety rules and regulations, reinforce safety expectations, demonstrate safe operating practices, and report safety issues or concerns to the supervisor.
- Support Lean Manufacturing and Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives.
- Dimensionally inspect work using appropriate tools, including calipers, pin gauges, measuring instruments, and surface plates, as required.
- Follow work orders to perform operations on various parts and products, and perform different operations based on manufacturing needs.
- Assist in training personnel as directed by the department supervisor or lead.
- Support quality and compliance by adhering to procedures, work instructions, and forms under the Quality Management System.
Desired Qualifications
- Manufacturing experience is preferred.
- Operations experience is preferred.
About the company
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions provides end-to-end manufacturing services for orthopedic implants. It partners with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to handle the full process—from initial design and precision manufacturing to applying coatings and final packaging—so OEMs can streamline their supply chains for hip, knee, and spinal implants. The company differentiates itself by acting as a global, behind‑the‑scenes supplier with an integrated suite of capabilities, enabling a one‑stop source for implant components and related services. Orchid’s goal is to be a global leader in orthopedic manufacturing by delivering reliable, scalable components and processes that power the orthopedic industry.
Company Size
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Total Funding
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Headquarters
Mason, Michigan
Founded
2005
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Tecomet and Orchid closed their merger on May 14, 2026.
- Andreas Weller now leads the combined company, accelerating integration and customer coordination.
- The company plans investments in advanced manufacturing, automation, and capacity expansion.
What critics are saying
- Integration across 24 sites invites quality failures, delayed deliveries, and customer defections.
- The Tecomet name replaces Orchid, erasing brand equity with medtech OEM procurement teams.
- A failed integration at Orchid would hand Medtronic, Stryker, and Zimmer Biomet leverage to switch suppliers.
What makes Orchid Orthopedic Solutions unique
- Orchid built deep orthopedic specialization across hips, knees, spine, trauma, extremities, and dental.
- Tecomet merger adds precision machining, additive manufacturing, forging, casting, and sterile packaging.
- Ten Orchid facilities across the U.S., U.K., and Switzerland created a resilient MedTech footprint.
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Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Comprehensive benefit package