MACHINE OPERATOR/MACHINIST, FLUTE GRIND

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/Machinist, Flute Grind Sets up, performs offsets, operates and tends CNC Flute Grinding machines. The Machine Operator/Machinist, Flute Grind reports to the Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations Leadership in Orchid Bridgeport.

• Operator: Operate and tend a 5-axis flute grinder, to include Rollmatic 600s, 620s,6000s, 628s, Walters and Ancas. Primarily load, unload, make simple offsets, straighten, buff and deburr parts and change wheel packs. 


• Machinist: Set up, import programs, operator and tend a 5-axis flute grinder, to include Rollmatic 600s, 620s,6000s, 628s, Walter and Ancas. In addition to the above, will help troubleshoot programs, create and dress wheel packs.


• Set up machine per the setup sheet or customer print


• Clean parts and move them to the next operation


• Perform weekly machine maintenance


• Maintain tooling


• Perform weekly housekeeping per 6S schedule


• Assist and train others as needed


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

• Previous experience on similar machines preferred

• Attention to detail.


• Knowledge of machine shop theory, machinability of materials and layout techniques.


• Knowledge of GD&T


• Ability to read blue prints.


• 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent

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