Machine Operator Brass Handle Cell, 3rd Shift - Johnson City, TN

Wellspect HealthCare; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator for their Brass Handle Cell in Johnson City. This role involves operating machinery, ensuring quality control, and performing various assembly tasks. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the production of high-quality dental products. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive team culture, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a leading company in the dental industry. Join a team that values innovation and makes a difference in oral health worldwide.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Short-term and Long-term Disability

10 Holidays

Qualifications

• 1+ years of machine operation experience required.
• Ability to handle small, sharp pieces and operate machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate auto pack and painting machines for production.
• Inspect and label instruments to ensure quality.

Skills

Machine Operation

Quality Control

Attention to Detail

Basic Computer Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Degree or Certification

Tools

Auto Pack Machine

Label Printing Machines

Calibration Lines Paint Machines

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Machine Operator Brass Handle Cell, 3rd Shift - Johnson City, TN

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 Location is looking for someone to join their Brass Handle Cell as a Machine Operator. This is a 3rd shift position scheduled to work Sunday night to Friday morning from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am.

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 accordingto 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.

DentsplySirona is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action 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 DentsplySirona.

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