CNC / MKNB Machine Operator, 2nd Shift - Johnson City, TN

Dentsply Sirona, IncJohnson City, TN
Onsite

About The Position

Dentsply Sirona is seeking a CNC Machine Operator for their 2nd Shift at the Johnson City, TN location. This position involves setting up, operating, and tending to grinding machines and related tools to produce fluted endodontic files. The 2nd shift is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Dentsply Sirona is a leading global manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, committed to advancing patient care through innovative solutions.

Requirements

  • Minimum of six months to 1 year machine operation experience or equivalent technical work/education experience.
  • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair and maintenance.
  • Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positioning.
  • Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods.
  • The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
  • Detailed oriented and self-motivated.
  • Works well under pressure, can multitask and time management.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedural documents and safety instructions.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to effectively and clearly communicate one-on-one and in small group settings.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference and volume.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Basic computer skills such as data entry, manufacturing software, email and internet applications.
  • Must be eligible to work in the country the position is based.

Nice To Haves

  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
  • Technical degree a plus (AS or BS).
  • Six months work experience and/or training on metal machines preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Studies shop orders, DHRs and work instructions to determine product specifications, tool requirements, and operational sequences.
  • Sets and adjusts machine controls according to product specifications, utilizing knowledge of machine operation and gauging.
  • Activates machine start-up switches to grind, lap, hone, debar, shear, or cut work pieces, according to specifications.
  • Observes machine operations to detect any problems and makes necessary machine adjustments to correct them.
  • Adjusts machine parameters using machine touch screen interface.
  • Inspects or measures endodontics files to determine conformance to required specifications, using measuring instruments such as gauges or comparators.
  • Operates 6-8 CNC Machine Files New Beckhoff (MKNBs).
  • Performs machine Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) at start-up.
  • Selects machine tooling and changeover details to be used, utilizing knowledge of machine, production requirements and process documentation.
  • Mounts and positions grinding wheels and performs tooling changeovers using hand tools.
  • Maintains housekeeping (5S and 6S).
  • May be entrusted with and asked to perform other tasks related to his/her competence depending on the needs of the company.

Benefits

  • Health (3 options)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • Extra Life
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • 401k with company matching
  • 10 holidays
  • Paid time off
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