Production Worker III

Dentsply Sirona, Inc•Sarasota, FL

About The Position

The Production Worker III performs all duties assigned to Production Worker I and II, and is responsible for setting up production equipment and tools, maintaining equipment, supporting production schedules, and completing required documentation. The role communicates and coordinates with operators, Quality Assurance, and the shift supervisor, follows company and health and safety policies, and assists with departmental activities, cleaning, and maintenance. The position directly affects product quality and requires knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). In the Molding Department, duties include setting up production equipment; operating injection molding machines to hang molds; setting and plumbing molds in machines; assembling and disassembling complex tooling; performing mold maintenance; confirming mold readiness with the unit lead; and logging mold-related activities. In the MIM Department, duties include using small hand tools, verifying measurements with relevant quality equipment, and cross-training on Production Worker I and II duties in the PHX department. The work takes place in an air-conditioned general manufacturing environment with limited temperature fluctuations. The role routinely involves standing, manual dexterity, grasping small objects, extended reach, color acuity, and transporting or lifting materials, products, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

At least 2 years of machine setup experience or equivalent experience.
Good mechanical aptitude.
Ability to complete tasks independently, communicate with employees, and use time effectively.
Legible handwriting.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability to operate powered lift equipment, such as forklifts, wave pickers, and hoists.
Ability to stand for at least 4 hours at a time.
Normal eye-hand motor coordination; ability to grasp and hold small objects, reach, and consistently use manual dexterity.
Ability to determine color acuity.
Ability to transport and lift materials, products, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Machine setup and operation experience in a production environment.
High school diploma or GED.
Dependability and ability to adapt to change.
Mechanical ability to assemble and disassemble complex tooling.

Responsibilities

Set up all equipment within the department and install tools on machines as required.
Perform required tool and equipment maintenance.
Adhere to the production schedule and verify that associated paperwork is completed correctly.
Set up related production equipment in the molding department.
Follow established company, health, and safety policies and apply knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Communicate with operators, Quality Assurance, and the shift supervisor.
Assist with department activities and perform cleaning and maintenance activities.
Operate injection molding machines, including opening and closing the clamp to hang molds.
Set and plumb molds in injection molding machines; assemble and disassemble complex tooling.
Perform preventative maintenance on molds between production runs.
Set molds in the press according to the production schedule and review the mold set with the unit lead to confirm readiness for production.
Log mold hanging, removal, and maintenance activities.
Use small hand tools and perform measurement verification with relevant Quality equipment in the MIM Department.
Cross-train on Production Worker I and II duties in the PHX department.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervision or management.