CNC Operator Trainee - 2nd shift

Envista; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Envista in Mahwah, NJ, seeks a manufacturing operator to run milling and additive manufacturing equipment to produce restorative dental products. You will perform setup, inspection with CMM, TPM tasks, and maintain safety and quality standards.

The role requires attentiveness to machine settings, tool changes, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Training across multiple production lines is available; candidates must be reliable in meeting daily production goals.

Qualifications

• Follows SOP, GMP and Standard Work in manufacturing.
• Operates milling tools and adjusts for different products per SOP.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOP, GMP and Safety policies to produce dental products.
• Install and adjust milling tools and switch operations per SOP.
• Observe machine operation and verify accuracy of settings.
• Inspect tools for wear and defects and escalate as needed.
• Perform in-process QC using hand tools and CMM.
• Carry out TPM tasks to keep equipment reliable.
• Operate secondary equipment (washer, microscope, CMM, ovens, etc.).
• Meet daily production targets and maintain on-time delivery.
• Maintain 5S and PPE compliance and safety practices.
• Cross-train across lines and participate in safety meetings.
• Attend Daily Management / Safety committees and training.

Job description

PURPOSE

Produces individualized dental prosthetic products while conforming to the company’s culture established by our CIRCLe values, taking personal responsibility for actions and treating fellow employees, customers and vendors respectfully and ethically. Operational responsibility for the equipment covering milling and/or additive manufacturing, finishing and detailing of restorative dental products, with the support of more experienced operators. This includes machine operation and cleaning, handling secondary equipment and related processes such as: in-process inspection utilizing manual and automated inspection equipment along with visual inspection using a microscope, batching and mixing of ceramic materials, and set up/preset tools when required.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Work (SW) to produce restorative dental products while maintaining machines at maximum production levels and adhering to safety standards
• Install and adjust milling tools and change operation to different products according to defined Standard Operation Procedures (SOP)
• Observe machine operation to verify accuracy of machine settings and to detect malfunctions
• Inspect tools for wear, damage, or defects and replace or escalat[e] issues as needed to maintain quality and operational efficiency
• Inspect and test work pieces throughout the production run. Perform visual and functional in-process Quality Control (QC) inspections in accordance with Quality and Product Specifications/Requirements. Utilizes various inspection equipment such as hand measuring tools and Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). Report results to more senior CNC operators/Quality Assurance, as needed
• Carry out daily, weekly, and monthly Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) tasks in line with established procedures to help keep equipment in reliable operating condition; Escalates issues to next level of responsibility.
• Operate all secondary equipment as required within product line or manufacturing cell (Parts washer, microscope, batch ovens, Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), rotary tools, micrometer, press and mixer, etc.)
• Meets daily production objectives and on time delivery by completing tasks and inspections
• Manage time effectively to keep machines operating at capacity
• Maintains safety policies and procedures, including 5S initiatives, housekeeping, and adherence to mandated PPE requirements, including safety glasses and safety shoes
• Assists with identifying safety hazards in the workplace and correct/remove or escalates issues to next level of responsibility for correction
• Trains across multiple production lines and work cells in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, with ability to rotate into assigned areas upon completion of cross-training
• Attend and participate in Daily Management / Safety Committees / Training as required
• Other duties as assigned