Press Operator (M-TH day shift)

Zirc Dental Products•Buffalo, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Zirc Dental Products is an organization built on efficiency and fun. After 50+ years in business, we offer some of the most sought-after dental products and services in the industry. Our core focus is “Making dental teams safe, happy and efficient” so they can focus on what is most important – patient care. We celebrate our successes (big and small) but are not afraid to learn from our failures. Our leadership team is made up of solid change agents who embrace creativity. Think outside of the box? How about git rid of the box altogether?! We are a progressive team that encourages each other to share their passions, ideas, and challenge the status quo. Our employees are our most important asset. In exchange for their talent and drive, team members are provided with an engaging workplace and the resources they need to learn, thrive, and grow in their careers. The Right Fit Working at Zirc is rewarding but can also be challenging so we only hire ambitious people who share our values of Customer Focus, Passion, Integrity, Reliability, Creativity, and Finding Solutions. Our goal is to continue to change and evolve as a company, so we are seeking an individual with the same mentality. If the job profile below sounds like the right fit for you, we would love for you to apply! Work in a clean, climate-controlled environment where your contributions make a difference every day. In this role, you’ll tend or operate one or more production machines (manual, semi-automatic, or automatic) and perform a variety of hand or machine operations on molded plastic parts, inserts, and purchased components. This may include light assembly work. You'll help ensure our high quality standards are met by following clearly defined processes and procedures. This is a full-time permanent role with a working schedule of 6:00am - 4:30pm Monday through Thursday.

Requirements

Working towards or have received a High School Diploma or GED
Must be 18+ years old
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to see different colors

Nice To Haves

Experience in production and/or the manufacturing industry

Responsibilities

Tend or operate one or more plastic molding machines running manual, semi-automatic; or automatic cycle.
When tending automatic cycle machines, multiple machine coverage will be required if time permits.
As required remove and grind runners and sprues.
Visually inspect and sort all parts to a predetermined quality level for flaws.
Performs operator inspections per Work Instruction.
Provide production parts to quality personnel for inspection purposes.
Assemble and/or finish parts by hand or using various equipment.
Move containers with finished goods to staging/receiving area.
Maintain work area in an orderly manner and to be free from unnecessary material.
May empty trash.
Report all machine, equipment, production or processing problems to the supervisor or qualified personnel.
Actively assist in training others as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.