CNC Machine Operator, 2nd Shift - Johnson City, TN
Dentsply Sirona
- Johnson City, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Studies shop orders, DHRs and work instructions to determine product specifications, tool requirements, and operational sequences.
- Sets and adjusts machine controls according to product specifications, utilizing knowledge of machine operation and gauging.
- Activates machine start-up switches to grind, lap, hone, debar, shear, or cut work pieces, according to specifications.
- Observes machine operations to detect any problems; make necessary machine adjustments to correct problems.
- Adjusts machine parameters using machine touch screen interface.
- Inspects or measures endodontics files to determine conformance to required specifications, using measuring instruments such as gauges or comparators.
- Operates 6-8 CNC Machine Files New Beckhoff (MKNBs).
- Performs machine Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) at start-up.
- Selects machine tooling and changeover details to be used, utilizing knowledge of machine, production requirements and process documentation.
- Mounts and positions grinding wheels and perform tooling changeovers using hand tools.
- Maintains housekeeping (5S and 6S).
- Depending on the needs of the company, the employee may be entrusted with and asked to perform other tasks related to his/her competence.
- Six months work experience and/or training on metal machines preferred.
- Minimum of six months to 1 year machine operation experience or equivalent technical work/education experience.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair and maintenance.
- Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positioning.
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods.
- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
- Detailed oriented and self-motivated.
- Works well under pressure, can multitask and time management.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedural documents and safety instructions.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively and clearly communicate one-on-one and in small group settings.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference and volume.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Basic computer skills such as data entry, manufacturing software, email and internet applications.
- Seldom (0-10%): Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Occasional (11-33%): NA
- Frequent (34-66%): Talk or hear
- Constant (67-100%): Stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles
- Vision Requirements: Close, distance, color peripheral; ability to adjust focus
- Weight lifted: Up to 25 lbs seldom (with assistance); 10 lbs occasionally
- The typical work environment is moderate noises (manufacturing machinery)
- Provided hearing protection when needed due to loud noises
- Repetitive motion - provided breaks to do proper hand exercises
- Potential feet/back strain from excessive standing and lifting - provided padded floor mats and breaks to do stretches
- Provided safety glasses to be worn at all times in CNC cell