Sharpening I (41151)

Young Innovations; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Young Innovations in Missoula, MT is seeking a Sharpener to join our production team. You will operate grinders and sharpening machines to shape steel tips for dental hand instruments, perform in-process inspections, and ensure items meet exact specifications.

This role emphasizes precision, focus, and teamwork in a manufacturing setting. We provide full safety gear and comprehensive training, with opportunities to learn ISO and GMP standards, while contributing to a high-quality product line

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 months related experience/training preferred.
• Operate grinders and sharpening machines to shape steel tips for dental hand instruments.
• Perform in-process inspections to verify product meets established criteria.

Responsibilities

• Use grinders and sharpening machines to sharpen steel tips to exact design specifications.
• Perform in-process inspections to verify products meet specifications.
• Record production and order details on required forms, batch records and logs.
• Learn and apply quality processes, ISO, FDA standards.

Skills

Grinder operation

Quality inspection

Reading specifications

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Job Details

Location: Missoula, MT 59808

Company Summary:

At Young Innovations, we foster a dynamic environment where team members make an impact every day as part of a collaborative, inclusive culture. Together, we serve the dental profession and their patients, united in our mission of achieving a Lifetime of Oral Health

Position Overview

As a Sharpener, you will play an essential role in the production of high-quality dental hand instruments. Working as part of the production team, you will use precision grinding equipment to sharpen small steel tips to exact design specifications, contributing directly to the overall assembly and product quality. You will collaborate with other production team members throughout the manufacturing process to ensure consistent and accurate output.

Young Innovations provides comprehensive training, along with all required safety equipment and personal protective gear (PPE), to ensure your success in the role.

This position involves performing repetitive, detail-oriented tasks each day and requires strong focus, efficiency, and a commitment to accuracy.

You’ll like this role if

• If you like hands-on, skill-based work
• You are interested in or like working with metal work
• If you prefer clear and structured tasks and focused detail-oriented work

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Medium sized company – not too big, not too small – just enough to get things done and see your impact.
• Did we say benefits? Full medical, dental, vision, 401k, parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off, and more!
• A smaller manufacturing site with partnership and engagement0

Who you’ll work with

• Production Leads and Supervisors across various departments in production.

What You’ll Do

Production Operations & Quality Control

• Use grinders and sharpening machines to sharpen steel tips to exact design specifications for all applicable dental hand instruments.
• Perform in-process inspections to verify products meet established criteria.
• Use measuring tools to confirm accuracy per specifications.
• Remove and report incomplete or defective products for quality review.
• Consistently meet or exceed production and efficiency goals while maintaining quality standards.
• Record product production and order details on required forms, batch records, and logs.
• Learn and apply quality processes, procedures, and product knowledge, including related instrument lines.
• Become familiar with ISO, FDA, and other regulatory standards.

Safety, Compliance and Workplace Standards

• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) applicable to the position.
• Be proactive about personal safety and report potential safety issues to a supervisor.
• Follow all written and verbal instructions and guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and perform basic equipment maintenance.

Teamwork, Flexibility & Additional Responsibilities

• Work at different workstations as production needs require.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors as part of daily operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

Qualifications: What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D); one to three months related experience and/or training is an added bonus.

Physical Requirements/Working Locations

Manufacturing/Distribution Environment

This position operates in a manufacturing plant environment. The role routinely involves working around machinery, equipment, and moving mechanical parts. The facility may be subject to varying temperatures, loud noise levels, and airborne particles such as dust or chemical fumes, depending on the area of the plant. This role may require periods of standing, sitting, or walking throughout the workday. Occasional bending, lifting, or carrying items up to 50 pounds may be necessary.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, control, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk. Hearing abilities required for this environment include being able to clearly hear and respond to audible alarms, production equipment, forklifts, and other machinery to maintain a safe work environment. Individuals must be able to distinguish and understand verbal communication including instructions, safety warnings, and team discussions, sometimes in an environment with moderate to high background noise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.