Operations Tech, Finishing

Combining Strengths. Expanding Possibilities. Tecomet and Orchid are now one company. Explore more at www.tecomet.com . ABOUT US Our Arab, Alabama site is just outside Huntsville, offering access to great schools, outdoor recreation, and a low cost of living.   We manufacture precision medical components used in joint, spine, and trauma procedures — work that truly makes a difference. Learn more here . SHIFT ALA - Shift 1 ($0) (United States of America - Alabama) ABOUT US Our Arab, Alabama site is just outside Huntsville, offering access to great schools, outdoor recreation, and a low cost of living. We manufacture precision medical components used in joint, spine, and trauma procedures — work that truly makes a difference. Learn more here . A BRIEF OVERVIEW The Operations Technician I performs various operations that support the production of parts. WHAT YOU WILL DO Belting/Polishing - uses conventional polishing and belting lathes for the specific belting and/or polishing operations based on the information on engineering drawings, ex. Fiber-wheel finish and/or Satin finish. (Product knowledge required). Buffing – uses conventional buffing/polishing lathes along with appropriate buffing materials (wheels, compound and machine speed) to acquire specified finishes called-out on engineering drawings. Die grinding - uses air and/or electric hand held tools for specific grinding, flapping or detailing an area on a part that is usually confined or the inside diameter of a cylindrical part. Blasting – determines proper media to be used based on the information taken from the engineering drawings and/or the work instructions and the proper machine and machine settings. Tumbling - uses centrifugal and vibratory equipment to perform mass finishing operations and must have the knowledge to select the appropriate media, compound and water flow to achieve the necessary finish required. Properly fills out and completes paperwork and labor reporting transactions. Maintains cleanliness of the work area and leaves the work area in clean condition for others when finished. Detect and report faulty equipment, defective material and any unusual conditions to the department Supervisor or Lead. Use hand truck, pallet jack, carts and tables to safely transport product. Dimensionally inspect work, using appropriate tools including, but not limited to; calipers, comparators, pin gauges, measuring instruments and surface plates, etc. as required. Maintain work area, tools and equipment in a clean and organized condition. Complete all required training. Support Lean Manufacturing and EHS initiatives. Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS) Follow work orders to perform operations on various parts and products Follow designated safety rules and regulations. Reinforces safety expectations. Ensures safety operating practices are…