Maintenance Mechanic I - Sarasota, FL

Dentsply Sirona; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsply Sirona is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to support operation, maintenance, and optimization of automated manufacturing equipment and precision machining operations. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve product quality.

The role requires strong technical skills in mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic electrical systems, with a focus on reliability and

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and adjust automated manufacturing equipment, including Automatrix systems and Swiss-type CNC screw machines.
• Perform machine setups, changeovers, tooling changes, material loading, and process verification activities.
• Monitor machine performance and make real-time adjustments to maintain product quality and production efficiency.
• Replace worn or damaged components, including belts, bearings, gears, rollers, sensors, tooling, and pneumatic devices.
• Support equipment startup, shutdown, qualification, and validation activities as required.
• Operate Swiss-type CNC screw machines and associated support equipment.
• Perform tooling changes, tool offset adjustments, and machine setup verification within authorized procedures.
• Monitor tool wear and machine performance to maintain dimensional accuracy and process stability.
• Load raw materials and maintain material flow to support uninterrupted production.
• Support laser marking and secondary processing operations as required.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance activities in accordance with maintenance plans and equipment manuals.
• Conduct machine inspections, lubrication, cleaning, calibration checks, and replacement of consumable components.
• Identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions before breakdowns occur.
• Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records and complete assigned activities on schedule.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical equipment issues.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions to minimize delays.
• Use drawings, manuals, maintenance documentation, and diagnostic tools to determine root causes.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Perform in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, gauges, optical inspection equipment, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Verify parts meet engineering drawings, specifications, and applicable quality requirements.
• Identify, report, and segregate nonconforming material and support corrective action activities.
• Maintain product quality standards while minimizing scrap and rework.

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.

We are looking for an experienced and talented Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. This individual will support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, setup, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and precision machining operations. This role ensures equipment reliability, maintains production output and quality standards, performs machine adjustments and preventive maintenance, and supports production through strong technical expertise and problem-solving.

The Maintenance Mechanic supports manufacturing technologies including Automatrix assembly equipment, Swiss-type CNC screw machines, laser marking systems and related secondary processing equipment. The role is key to reducing downtime, improving machine performance, maintaining product quality, and ensuring safe and efficient operations.

This position also includes downtime tracking, equipment performance analysis, preventive maintenance execution, precision inspection, documentation, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities for Employment

Equipment Operation, Maintenance & Adjustments

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and adjust automated manufacturing equipment, including Automatrix systems and Swiss-type CNC screw machines.
• Perform machine setups, changeovers, tooling changes, material loading, and process verification activities.
• Monitor machine performance and make real-time adjustments to maintain product quality and production efficiency.
• Replace worn or damaged components, including belts, bearings, gears, rollers, sensors, tooling, and pneumatic devices.
• Support equipment startup, shutdown, qualification, and validation activities as required.

Swiss Screw Machine Operations

• Operate Swiss-type CNC screw machines and associated support equipment.
• Perform tooling changes, tool offset adjustments, and machine setup verification within authorized procedures.
• Monitor tool wear and machine performance to maintain dimensional accuracy and process stability.
• Load raw materials and maintain material flow to support uninterrupted production.
• Support laser marking and secondary processing operations as required.

Preventive Maintenance

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance activities in accordance with maintenance plans and equipment manuals.
• Conduct machine inspections, lubrication, cleaning, calibration checks, and replacement of consumable components.
• Identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions before breakdowns occur.
• Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records and complete assigned activities on schedule.

Troubleshooting & Repairs

• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical equipment issues.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions to minimize delays.
• Use drawings, manuals, maintenance documentation, and diagnostic tools to determine root causes.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to implement sustainable corrective actions.

Quality Assurance & Inspection

• Perform in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, gauges, optical inspection equipment, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Verify parts meet engineering drawings, specifications, and applicable quality requirements.
• Identify, report, and segregate nonconforming material and support corrective action activities.
• Maintain product quality standards while minimizing scrap and rework.

Downtime