Maintenance Technician

ABOUT US

The Oregon City, OR site was established in 1973 and joined the Orchid team in 2012. Our 80,000 square foot facility employs approximately 300 team members. We specialize in hip and knee joint implants that enable our customers to live a longer active life. We are a full‑service plant, meaning our team can manufacture medical implants from start to finish in‑house.

A career with Orchid provides growth opportunities, a great benefits package including performance bonuses, insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off. For more information, please visit

ORE - Shift 1 ($0) (United States of America - Oregon)

The Maintenance Technician II performs machine maintenance and facility repairs on most of the site’s machines according to safety regulations and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment as required.
• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain the site’s equipment.
• Perform mechanic work including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all machines, equipment, and plant facility.
• May perform basic plumbing or electrical maintenance functions.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Perform major repairs on production equipment.
• Comply with all relevant health and safety rules and regulations.
• Is trained on and can independently perform maintenance on most of the machines in the shop.
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.

• Bachelor (Preferred)
• High School Or Equivalent (Required)

• 2+ Years Experience in manufacturing equipment maintenance (Required)
• Electrical, hydraulic, mechanical and/or industrial Experience (Preferred)
• Plumbing and HVAC experience (Preferred)

• Repair & Maintenance ertified Maintenance Professional (CMP)-IMI Repair & Maintenance ertified Maintenance Professional (CMP)-IMI (Preferred)
• Property/Real Estate Management VAC Certification Property/Real Estate Management VAC Certification (Preferred)
• Repair & Maintenance ertified Maintenance Management-NAFA Repair & Maintenance ertified Maintenance Management-NAFA (Preferred)

• Active Learning - Basic Knowledge
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Working Experience
• Blueprint Reading - Working Experience
• Calibration - Working Experience
• Communication - Basic Knowledge
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Working Experience
• Electrical Engineering - Working Experience
• Manufacturing Equipment - Working Experience
• Manufacturing Safety - Working Experience
• Problem Solving - Working Experience

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position – Occasionally
• Must be able to move about the inside of the building – Constantly
• Must be able to move equipment around the building – Constantly
• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders – Occasionally
• Must be able to position oneself and move under/around/over equipment – Frequently
• Must be able to handle/adjust/inspect/position various items and equipment – Frequently
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others – Frequently
• Must be able to perform tasks that require repetitive handling/adjusting/inspecting/positioning of items and equipment – Frequently
• Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects – Constantly
• Must be able to move equipment – Constantly

• Opportunity to work in a growing company
• Ability to help people live a longer, more active life
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Ability to work in an organization that values:
  • Integrity First:
    We do the right thing
  • Teamwork:
    We are one Orchid
  • Results:
    Our results matter

• Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre‑employment background check and pre‑employment drug‑screening based on position requirements
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
• Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify

At Orchid, we fully support a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, hair type, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.