MACHINE OPERATOR, LASER ETCH

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 six countries – US, UK, Switzerland, Ireland, China and India. Additional information on the company can be found at (link removed).

The Machine Operator, Laser Etch sets up, operates and maintains laser etch machines to produce laser marked images conforming to customer requirements and/or specifications. The Machine Operator, Laser Etch reports to the Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations Leadership in Orchid Bridgeport.

• Set up and operate laser etch machines


• Perform first articles.


• Complete in-process monitoring.


• Perform regular maintenance to machines.


• May create or adjust programs to meet customer prints or specifications.


• Record jobs completed, scrap, downtime numbers hourly to chart activity and job flow.


• Assist and train others as needed.


• Perform weekly housekeeping per 6S schedule.


• May perform chemical etch duties.


• Operate multiple machines at one time.


• Perform other duties as required or directed by the Department Supervisor or Lead.

• Previous Laser Processing experience preferred

• Intermediate to advanced computer experience.


• Ability to use hand measuring tools.


• Extreme attention to detail.


• Ability to read blueprints & interpret GD&T preferred.

Level 1 Efficiently operate machinery according to standard work and GMP, under supervision.

Level 2 : Set up programs, make adjustments with little to no supervision.

Level 3 : Completely trained and independent to run all machines with the ability to program new work or revision change.

• High School Diploma or GED

As a member of our team, leading from our values is foundational.

• 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