Machine Operator Brass Handle Cell 2nd Shift - Johnson City, TN

Dentsply Sirona Brasil; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in dental products manufacturing is seeking a Machine Operator for their Brass Handle Cell on the 2nd shift. The position involves operating machinery for packing, labeling, and painting dental instruments while ensuring quality control and adherence to safety protocols. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and some experience in machine operation. Join a team committed to innovation and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Full benefits package including health, dental, and vision

401k with company matching

Paid time off and holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year machine operation experience or equivalent technical education.
• Ability to read and interpret procedural documents and safety instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in small group settings.

Responsibilities

• Operates auto pack machines, ensuring quality and maintenance.
• Conducts labeling operations, inspecting instruments for accuracy.
• Manages auto paint and assembly operations as outlined.

Skills

Knowledge of machines and tools

Ability to handle small, sharp pieces

Attention to detail

Quality control

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree or certification

Job description

Machine Operator Brass Handle Cell 2nd Shift - Johnson City, TN

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Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a 130-year history 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 dentistry. Dentsply Sirona’s global headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY.

Bringing out the best in people

As advanced as dentistry is today, we are dedicated to making it even better. Our people have a passion for innovation and are committed to applying it to improve dental care. We live and breathe high performance, working as one global team, bringing out the best in each other for the benefit of dental patients, and the professionals who serve them. If you want to grow and develop as a part of a team that is shaping an industry, then we’re looking for the best to join us.

Working At Dentsply Sirona You Are Able To

Develop faster - with our commitment to the best professional development.

Perform better - as part of a high-performance, empowering culture.

Shape an industry - with a market leader that continues to drive innovation.

Make a difference -by helping improve oral health worldwide.

Our Johnson City, TN Location is looking for someone to join their Brass Handle Cell as a Machine Operator. This is a 2nd shift position scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

We offer competitive wages and a full menu of benefits including health (3 options), dental (provided), vision, life (provided) + extra life, short-term and long-term disability (provided), 401k (retirement) with company matching, 10 holidays and paid time off.

SCOPE

This role charter covers the functions of the brass handle cell that includes Packing, Auto Pack and Auto Paint. This cell ensures that rotary instruments are assembled and packed according to the Device History Records. Ensures products are correctly labeled and packed properly. Paint bands and rings according to product specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Auto Pack Operations includes:
• Operates auto packs machine.
• Loads slides/packs for machines.
• Cleans bowls to pack machine as required.
• Reviews packs to ensure quality.
• Groups packs as required and places in indicated storage boxes.
• Completes paperwork as required.
• Repairs machines as needed.
• Labeling Operation includes:
• Labels instruments.
• Inspects instruments to ensure quality and correct labels.
• Checks Device History Record (DHR) against orders.
• Inspects paperwork for accurate specifications and documentation.
• Auto Paint Operation includes:
• Operates band and ring painting machines.
• Paints rings and bands on handles/files according to specifications.
• Turns on and off machines and ovens as required.
• Performs quality review of painted items.
• Places painted objects in oven as required.
• Adjusts and cleans machines as needed.
• Catalogues information as required.
• Auto Assembly Operation includes:
• Operates auto assembly machine.
• Loads handles and files into machine.
• Loads the stop cord into machine.
• Monitors operation.
• Performs quality review of assembled files.
• Brush Machine – Operates as outlined in Work Instructions
• Calibration Lines Paint Machines – Operates as outlined in Work Instructions
• Label Printing (Kiaro! And Zebra printers) - Operates as outlined in Work Instructions
• Ensures Vortex Blue products are heat treated within specifications
• Confirms that heating data is correct.
• Brush machine is utilized to remove debris from file(s).
• Depending on the needs of the company, the employee may be entrusted with and asked to perform other tasks related to his/her competence.
  

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred or equivalent of work experience and education. A technical degree or certification is a plus.

Years And Type Of Experience

Minimum of 1 year machine operation experience or equivalent technical work/education experience.

Key Required Skills, Knowledge And Capabilities

• Ability to handle small, sharp pieces.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positioning.
• Ability to use a magnet, microscope, scale, and X-Acto knife as well as Allen wrenches for adjusting of machines.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Detailed oriented and self-motivated.
• Works well under pressure, can multitask and time management.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedural documents and safety instructions.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively and clearly communicate one-on-one and in small group settings.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Basic computer skills such as data entry, manufacturing software, email and internet applications.
  
  

Physical And Environmental Environment

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Daily routine will consist mostly of production work requiring light to medium physical activity.

Frequency

Seldom (0-10%): Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Occasional (11-32%): Talk or hear.

Frequent (34-66%): Reach with hands and arms.

Constant (67-100%): Stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel.

Vision Requirement: Close, distance, color and ability to adjust focus.

Weight lifted: Up to 20 lbs seldom (0-10%) with occasionally lifting up to 10 lbs (11-33%).

Seldom (0-10%) - Work with fumes or airborne particles.

Constant (67-100%) - Work near moving mechanical parts (manufacturing machinery).

The typical work environment is moderate noise (manufacturing machinery).

Provided hearing protection when needed due to loud noises (excessive noise from ventilation system).

Repetitive motion – provided breaks to do proper hand exercises.

Dentsply Sirona is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. We appreciate your interest in Dentsply Sirona.

If you need assistance with completing the online application due to a disability, please send an accommodation request to [e-mail]. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Request” in the subject.

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]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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