Part Mark/Packaging Technician

Available positions are on our swing shift, working Monday through Thursday, 3:25 p.m. to 1:55 a.m.  Position is eligible for 7.5% shift differential on base rate.

Orion Industries is a world class aerospace manufacturing company and a leading model for social enterprise, strengthening our community so that every individual has an opportunity to access a career. We offer hope and create paths to employment through building esteem, mentoring, training, education, community services and successful businesses. Every day we know we are part of something important. Revealing the potential in every person, and uplifting people experiencing barriers to employment. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Level 1

• Perform setup of part marking equipment using written instructions from work order.
• Apply part identification to details and assemblies using stencils, rubber stamps, inkjet, and tags.
• Verify part counts against work order.
• Make bags using roll tubing, cutters, and bag sealers.
• Place parts in bags according to written instructions.
• Meet Orion safety and quality system requirements.
• Maintain 6S and Lean manufacturing best practices.
• Process work within performance and delivery requirements:
• Meet established productivity standards.
• Follow communicated job priority instructions.
• Communicate production delays and problems to appropriate supervision.
• Utilize ERP system to document work movement and completion transactions.
• Teamwork:
• Support all members of the manufacturing and Orion team fully to achieve company, departmental, and personal goals, and objectives.
• Participate in team and company meetings.
• Role model proper work ethics, behaviors, proper hygiene, and dress.
• Keep work area clean and clear of obstructions.  

Level 2 - Accomplishes all duties and responsibilities of level 1 plus:

• Instruct and mentor Program Participants.
• Ability to visually identify defects in workmanship regarding finishes, physical damage, and part identification.
• Application of Skydrol resistant overcoats.
• Determine packaging requirements using work instructions and work order.
• Ability to identify correct marking method and/or materials for incoming jobs.
• Sorting of incoming work to appropriate queue.
• Acquire shop stamp.  

Level 3 – Accomplishes all duties and responsibilities of level 1 and 2 plus:

• Ability to setup and operate Etch-O-Matic.
• Acquire Delegation stamp.  
• Application of Brady labels.
• Maintains inspection authority to buy off part identification operation on work orders.
• Participates in safety and quality investigations and recommends corrective action.
• Maintains inventory and shelf life of supplies by periodic inventory counts and completes purchase requisitions to meet demand.

Other Duties:

This job description is designed to cover a general listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties, or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

Level 1

• Manufacturing experience utilizing Part-Mark machines and processes. 
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications. 
• Organizational ability. 
• Problem solving skills. 
• Ability to work independently as well as collectively.  
• Customer service skills; able to relate well to all internal customers.

Level 2 – All qualifications of level 1 plus:

• Two years of relevant Part-Mark experience. 
• Ability to set-up and complete difficult jobs.  
• Achieve mentor certification.  
• Ability to provide on-the-job training or mentoring.  

Level 3 – All qualifications of level 2 plus:

• Three years of relevant manufacturing experience including specific experience on assigned equipment and processes.  
• Experience providing on-the-job training or mentoring.  
• Experience developing shop aids, tooling, and production processes.  
• Provide process improvement input.  
• Troubleshoot and maintain Part-Mark machines.  

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• The physical requirements/work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to reach, manipulate, handle, and hold material.
• Frequent use of vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and spatial relationship.
• Frequent use of hearing ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of speaking ability to express or exchange ideas, communicate detailed information, or convey instructions.
• Frequent lifting of 5 or 10 pounds, with occasional lifting to 35 pounds.
• Consistent exposure to manufacturing shop floor, requiring use of Safety Glasses.
• Occasional exposure to excess noise levels, necessitating the use of Hearing Protection.

Benefits Offered:

• 401(k) with a percentage company-match contribution
• Medical, dental, vision, voluntary life & ADD, accident, and critical illness insurances
• Company-paid life, ADD, and long term disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Plan

ITAR – US Person Status: 

Due to Orion Industries’ participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed, or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A “US Person” can be a US citizen; a lawful permanent legal resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee. 

Pre-Employment Drug and Background Screenings

Orion Industries is a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required, including for the presence of marijuana and cannabis metabolites, due to the safety-sensitive nature of our business. Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.