Production Worker III, 1st Shift - Sarasota, FL

Wellspect HealthCare; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the dental industry as a Production Worker III in Sarasota, FL. This role offers a chance to be part of a dedicated team focused on innovation and high-quality manufacturing. You'll be responsible for setting up and maintaining production equipment while ensuring product quality. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work culture, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a dynamic environment. Enjoy competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans. If you have a passion for excellence and teamwork, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Health insurance (3 options)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with company matching

Paid time off

10 holidays

Short-term and long-term disability

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of machine setup or equivalent experience required.
• Good mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Set up all equipment and tools in the production department.
• Perform maintenance and cleaning activities on production equipment.
• Communicate effectively with team members and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Machine setup experience

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Ability to operate powered lift equipment

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Injection molding machines

Small hand tools

Job description

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Production Worker III, 1st Shift - Sarasota, FL

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.

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 Sarasota, FL location is looking for someone to join our team as a Production Worker III on 1st shift. This shift is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Production Worker III is responsible for all duties assigned in the Production Worker I and II Job Descriptions. This job function directly affects product quality.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sets up all equipment within the department
• Installs tools on machines as required
• Performs tool maintenance as required on equipment
• Adheres to the production schedule
• Verifies associated paperwork is filled out correctly
• Sets up all related production equipment in the molding department
• Follows all established company policies
• Communicates with operators, quality assurance, and shift supervisor
• Follows all established health and safety policies
• Assists as necessary in department activities
• Performs cleaning and maintenance activities
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Other duties as assigned by supervision or management

ADDITIONAL DUTIES FOR MOLDING DEPARTMENT:

• Operates injection molding machines including opening/closing of a clamp to hang molds
• Properly sets and plumbs molds in injection molding machines
• Possesses mechanical ability to assemble/disassemble complex tooling
• Performs preventative maintenance on molds in between production runs
• Sets molds in press according to production schedule
• Reviews mold set with unit lead to confirm mold is ready for production
• Logs all mold hanging, removal, and maintenance activities

ADDITIONAL DUTIES FOR MIM DEPARTMENT:

• Must be proficient with the use of small hand tools
• Perform measurement verification with all relevant Quality equipment
• Cross-train on PW-II and PW-I job duties in the PHX department.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Minimum 2 years of machine setup or equivalent experience
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Ability to complete tasks independently, communicate with employees and use time effectively
• Machine setup and operation experience in a production environment preferred
• Dependability and ability to adapt to change are essential
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Ability to operate powered lift equipment (forklift, wave picker, hoists, etc.)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Limited temperature fluctuations, air condition environment
• Exposure to the general manufacturing environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Routinely works in a standing position
• Must be able to stand 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 transport, lift and demonstrate materials, products, and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

Dentsply Sirona 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.