CNC Operator I - 3rd Shift

Dentsply Sirona; York (York County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsply Sirona is seeking a CNC Operator to join the manufacturing team in Charlotte, NC. The role involves initiating equipment setup, selecting tooling, loading stock, and maintaining part quality to specification throughout the production run.

You will document production data, ensure safety and SOP adherence, and work with team members to keep the line running efficiently. Associates degree or equivalent experience is preferred, with CNC and machine programming skills a plus.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 2–4 years related experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Follows SOPs and operates CNC equipment to specification.
• Transfers required programs between PC and machine.
• Loads bar stock and sets up tooling.
• Inspects parts for conformance and records data.
• Maintains cleanliness and safe operation of work cell and equipment.
• Produces production reports and tracks time/materials/scrap.

Skills

CNC programming

Shop print reading

Precision measurement

Teamwork

SOP compliance

Basic arithmetic

Education

Associates degree/cert

Tech school certificate

Tools

Citizen C16 Swiss Turning Centers

M&G machine code

Job description

Requisition ID: 84257

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.

Assistance:

If you need assistance with completing the online application due to a disability, please send an accommodation request to [e-mail] .

Agencies:

Please note that Dentsply Sirona does not accept or respond to unsolicited requests or applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies/ Search Firms.

For California Residents:

We may collect the following categories of personal information in connection with the submission of your resume or application materials to us for employment, and if hired, your employment with us: identifiers (e.g., name, address, email address, birthdate); personal records (e.g., telephone number, signature, education information, criminal background information, passport number and visa information); consumer characteristics (e.g., sex, marital status, veteran status, race, disability, sexual orientation); professional or employment information (e.g., resume, cover letter, employment history, background check forms, references, certifications, transcripts and languages spoken); and inferences from personal information collected (e.g., a profile reflecting abilities and aptitudes). The above categories of personal information are collected for the following business purposes: performing recruitment and hiring services; processing interactions and transactions (e.g., to comply with federal and state laws requiring us to maintain certain records, managing the workforce); and security (e.g., detecting security incidents, protecting against fraudulent or illegal activity). For additional details and questions, contact us at [e-mail] .