Plant Operator - Apprenticeship Opportunity

Ivoclar; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals for an Apprenticeship Plant Operator role. This exciting opportunity offers hands-on training in a supportive environment, where you'll learn to produce high-quality medical devices for dental applications. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining product standards and quality control while gaining valuable skills through real-world projects. Successful candidates will complete a 6000-hour training program and earn a nationally recognized certificate, paving the way for permanent employment and career advancement. If you're eager to learn and grow in a professional team, this apprenticeship is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Hands-on training

Mentorship from professionals

College coursework expenses covered

Pathways to full-time employment

Outstanding benefits and recognition programs

Qualifications

• Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma.
• Basic computer skills and English proficiency are required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor products and maintain quality standards in medical device production.
• Identify malfunctions and improve efficiency in production processes.

Skills

Basic computer skills

English language proficiency

Mathematical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: PLANT001071

Posted: February 25, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Somerset, NJ - Ivoclar Vivadent Manufacturing, Inc
500 Memorial Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873, USA

Job Description

As an Apprenticeship Plant Operator, you will learn how to monitor products and produce high quality medical devices for dental applications. You will play a crucial role in maintaining product standards and quality-control systems, and identify potential malfunctions to improve efficiency, while ensuring the production of quality parts that meet customer specifications. You will also directly contribute to value-added activities and will be pivotal to the success of our company.

Our Plant Operator Apprenticeship opportunity is a 6000 hour, paid on-the-job training program including 432+ hours of paid related technical instruction. At the successful conclusion of this program, Apprentices will earn a Nationally recognized Apprenticeship Certificate from the US Department of Labor and the opportunity for a permanent role within our organization.

Who We Are Looking For

If you are passionate and eager to learn and grow, have a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence, and are enthusiastic about working in a professional and respectful team environment, then you are an excellent candidate for our program!

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and must be at least 18 years of age.

Additional Qualifications Include:

• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Basic mathematical and mechanical aptitude
• Manual dexterity; ability to lift a minimum of 44 pounds comfortably
• Commitment to compliance; quality conscious
• Excellent organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Responsible and reliable

Why Choose Us

• Hands-on training in a supportive learning environment
• Mentorship from seasoned professionals and experts in the field of dental manufacturing
• Real-world projects to enhance your skills and knowledge
• Competitive compensation for your college presence and on-the-job training at Ivoclar
• Program college coursework expenses covered by Ivoclar
• Pathways to full-time employment opportunities and advancement
• Professional, respectful and team-oriented work environment
• Outstanding benefits, recognition programs, employee events and much more!

Benefits Offered

• Medical plan
• Retirement savings plan
• Disability benefits
• Flexible spending account
• Voluntary benefits
• Time off program
• Wellness program

Application Process

Now accepting applications for Summer/Fall 2025 enrollment! When applying, please submit a cover letter highlighting why you are the perfect fit for our apprenticeship program.

Ivoclar is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. Ivoclar will not discriminate against persons because of their disability and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. We will also make reasonable accommodations during the interview and selection process.