Operator I

Dentsply Sirona; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a long history of innovation and service to the dental industry. The Operator I role supports the production process in Florida and requires basic math, English proficiency, and ability to read work orders.

The position emphasizes adherence to GMP, safety policies, and effective communication with supervisors.

Qualifications

• Machine operation experience in a production environment required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations and weight conversions.
• Must be proficient with using small hand tools.
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine operations and control.
• Follow machine start up and shutdown procedure.
• Follow applicable work instructions.
• Follow established company policies.
• Follow all established health and safety policies.
• Communicate with supervisors.
• Quality Inspection and documentation.
• Maintain clean and organized work stations.
• Troubleshoot production equipment.
• Read work orders and bill of materials.
• Filing out necessary paperwork.
• Follow product specifications and workmanship standards.
• Evaluate non-conformities in products and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machine operation

English communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Previous manufacturing experience

Tools

Caliper

Pin gauges

Zumbach

Job description

Requisition ID: 84201

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.

• The Operator I is responsible for the consistent operation of various machines and/or operation of support equipment related to the production process. Other duties are outlined based on specific department requirements.
• This job function directly indirectly affects product quality

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform machine operations and control.
• Follow machine start up and shutdown procedure.
• Follow applicable work instructions.
• Follow established company policies.
• Follow all established health and safety policies.
• Communicate with supervisors.
• Knowledge of GMP.
• Work station organization and cleanliness.
• Follow quality control inspection points.
• Machine and area cleaning.
• Trouble shooting.
• Reading work orders and bill of materials.
• Filing out necessary paperwork.
• Follow work instruction and product specification.
• Quality Inspection.
• Evaluate non-conformities in products, production equipment and test equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities For Chain & Spooling Department

• Quality inspection and required first piece.
• Use Nikon profile protector.
• Visual inspection of product for quality standards.
• Weighing and recording chain produced.
• Maintaining chain traceability by using temporary traveler.
• Print labels for products and package productions as per work instructions.

Additional Responsibilities For Extrusion Department

• Maintenance – fill out PM and cleaning checks sheets.
• Perform 1st piece inspection and continuous inspection.
• Perform Extrusion dies change over, cleaning and adjustment.
• Perform Extrusion trouble shooting, purging and cleaning.
• Setup and calibrate adapter less tip size base on required specification program in Zumbach.
• Material drying and mixing procedures.
• Quality inspection and scrap reporting.
• Perform measurement verification with caliper, comparator, scale and pin gauges.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS And ABILITIES

• Machine operation experience in a production environment required.
• Dependability and ability to adapt to change are essential.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations and weight conversions.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Must be familiar with basic measurement methods.
• Must be proficient with using small hand tools.
• Ability to cross train in other areas as assigned.
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Educational Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Previous manufacturing experience

Environmental Requirements

• Primarily an office environment; must be able to use all office equipment (PC, phone, fax, copier, etc)
• Limited temperature fluctuations, air conditioned environment
• Exposure to general manufacturing environment
• Non-allergy to Latex

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit for at least 4 hours at a time.
• Have normal eye/hand motor coordination and the ability to grasp and hold small objects.
• Possess a normal extended reach.
• Consistently uses manual dexterity.
• Have the ability to determine color acuity.
• Must be able to travel via car or plane to designated areas.
• Must be able to transport, lift, and demonstrate materials, product and equipment weighing up to 30 lbs.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. Further, I understand that my employment is at will, so that both DENTSPLY SIRONA and I remain free to choose to end our work relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without prior notice. I understand that my employment is for no definite period and that nothing in this job description in any way creates an express or implied contract of employment between DENTSPLY SIRONA and me.

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].

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].