CNC Operator I - 3rd Shift

Dentsply Sirona Inc.; York (York County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsply Sirona, the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products, seeks a CNC Operator to initiate equipment setup, load bar stock, and run parts to print under SOPs.

You will transfer programs, adjust tooling, inspect parts, maintain records, and keep the work cell clean and safe, contributing to on-time production and quality.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or certified CNC program related to machining.
• Experience with Citizen C16 Swiss Turning Centers preferred.
• Basic M&G machine code experience required.

Responsibilities

• Transfers required programs between PC and machine to run parts.
• Loads bar stock and sets up tooling to maintain specs.
• Inspects parts for SOP and print conformance; records data.
• Keeps work cell clean, safe, and equipment in good order.
• Operates additional equipment and assists when needed.

Skills

CNC programming

Reading shop prints

Precision measurement

Teamwork

PC literacy

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

Citizen C16 Swiss Turning Centers

M&G machine code

Job description

Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with over a century of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands.

Dentsply Sirona’s products provide innovative, high-quality, and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dental care. Dentsply Sirona’s headquarter is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY. Visit www.dentsplysirona.com for more information about Dentsply Sirona and its products.

Under minimal supervision, the CNC Operator will be able to initiate equipment setup, confirm tooling requirements, confirm and maintain part quality to specification at the beginning and throughout the production run. The operator will maintain orderliness and cleanliness of the work cell and CNC equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Follows all pertinent company Standard Operation Procedures (SOP).
• Transfers required programs between PC and machine to run appropriate parts.
• Loads bar stock in equipment as required.
• Sets-up, exchanges, adjusts and maintains tooling in machine to maintain required part specifications.
• Controls and maintains spare tooling and related supplies inventory.
• Inspects parts for compliance with SOPs, part prints and record inspection data.
• Operates and maintains other equipment in work cell, and the department (i.e. parts cleaning equipment, chip spinner, and Cybertech fixtures).
• Starts up, operates, and shuts down equipment in line with company safety procedures for equipment under power.
• Completes production reporting following company guidelines. Keeps daily record of time spent, materials used, and scrap transactions.
• Maintains acceptable output average to specific production standards.

RELATED DUTIES:

• When line is down, or as needed may perform product repair on items assigned by group leader, technical leader, supervisor or Manufacturing Operations Manager.
• Performs related work and other duties as required, or assigned.
• Maintains clean and safe working environment in line with company policies.
• Wears required personal protective equipment (PPE) for work being performed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience

• Associates degree or certification from a college or technical school, or 2 – 4 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Citizen C16 Swiss Turning Centers (or comparable) preferred.
• Experience with minor programming of machinery using M & G machine code.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Ability to read, modify and adjust CNC programming.
• Ability to read shop prints and properly use precision measuring devices (i.e. gage pins, calipers, micrometers etc.).
• Ability to sharpen and polish tools and dies as necessary.
• Working knowledge of tools, inspection equipment, and work methods.
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a team.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations.
• Ability to read, understand, SOPs and other policies and procedures.
• PC literacy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit and bend over.
• Occasionally required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Have normal eye/hand motor coordination and the ability to grasp small objects.
• Possess a normal extended reach.
• Have the ability to determine colors and possess near acuity.
• Frequently required to lift, carry, and load 12’ pieces of bar stock.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Dentsply Sirona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without unlawful discrimination or regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual or gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable local law.

Eligibility:

All successful applicants must be eligible to work in the country the position is based.