Visual Inspector - Rough Casting
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Junior
Oregon City, OR, USA
In Person
Manufacturing Quality & TestInspection & Test
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- At least 1 year of prior work experience is required.
- High school or equivalent is preferred.
- Manufacturing experience is preferred.
- Operations experience 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.
- Must be able to remain stationary frequently, move about inside the building occasionally, move equipment around the building occasionally, position oneself and move under, around, or over equipment occasionally, and handle, adjust, inspect, and position various items and equipment constantly.
- Must be able to communicate and exchange information frequently, perform repetitive handling, adjusting, inspecting, and positioning tasks constantly, and distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects frequently.
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
- Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through E-Verify.
- May be required to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screening based on position requirements.
Responsibilities
- Perform visual and dimensional inspection of castings per tech card using appropriate tools, including hand grinding equipment and measuring tools.
- Confirm discrepancies using appropriate tools, including calipers, pin gauges, measuring instruments, and surface profilometers as required.
- Rework discrepancies as allowed by tech card using appropriate tools, and route items to salvage operations as necessary with required documentation.
- Review rework and scrap castings with the department lead as necessary.
- Identify and record as scrap all castings that do not meet customer specifications after rework, and route scrap castings to the designated area.
- Complete required documentation, including process routing cards, salvage routers, scrap tags, and dimensional reports.
- Perform or assist with training personnel as directed by the department supervisor or lead.
- Safely transport product using hand trucks, pallet jacks, carts, and tables.
- Maintain the work area, tools, and equipment in a clean and organized condition.
- 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 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.
- Perform weekly housekeeping according to the 5S schedule.
- Follow work orders to perform operations on various parts and products.
- Perform different types of operations based on manufacturing needs.
- Support quality and compliance by adhering to procedures, work instructions, and forms in the Quality Management System.
- Complete all required training.
Desired Qualifications
- High school or equivalent.
- Manufacturing experience.
- Operations experience.
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.
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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