MACHINIST, GUNDRILL

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 (link removed).

The Machine Operator/Machinist, Gundrill Sets up, performs offsets, operates and maintains gundrill to drill IDs to customer print or specification.The Machine Operator/Machinist, Gundrill reports to the Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations Leadership in Orchid Bridgeport.

• Program machines for setups


• Sharpen the drills


• Perform first piece first article and in-process inspection of parts


• Determine and use the correct 5C collets or bushings


• Maintain tooling


• Clean parts and move them to the next operation


• Check for bell mouth runout and/or depth as needed


• Adjust feeds and speeds as required


• Manufacture parts to setup sheet or customer prints


• Perform weekly housekeeping per 5S schedule


• Assist and train others as needed


• May be required to perform additional duties as assigned by Cell Leader or management


• Perform bench work as needed


• Weekly tasks may include cleaning inside and outside of machine, performing weekly maintenance, and cleaning the chip box


• Lead quality and compliance by utilizing One Orchid global processes and 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

• Basic machining knowledge preferred

• Must be able to read blueprints and interpret GD&T


• Ability to use hand measuring tools ( ex. Micrometer, calipers, etc.)


• 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


• Must be able to operate the machine at the level required for the area. To be certified to a certain level, all skills indicated within that level must be trained, then evaluated by an authorized evaluator and certified complete, unless otherwise noted.


• Level 1 Operator Must be able to perform all bench operations, sharpen drills, perform set ups to with assistance.


• Level 2 Operator Must be able to adjust machine parameters for material conditions, interrupt geometric tolerances, perform set ups unassisted.


• Level 3 Operator Must understand tool wear patterns and how to troubleshoot hole drifting issues.

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Lifting up to 20 lbs. unassisted


• Must be able to stand for long periods of time


• Close or highly concentrated visual work


• Corrected vision of 20/20, preferred.


• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as determined for the position.

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