Dentsply Sirona · 5 months ago
CNC / MKNB Machine Operator, 3rd Shift - Johnson City, TN
Johnson City, TN, US, 37601
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expDentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies. They are seeking a CNC Machine Operator for the 3rd Shift who will set up, operate, and tend to grinding machines that produce endodontic files, ensuring product specifications are met and quality is maintained.
DentalEducationHealth CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred, or combination of work experience and education; Technical degree a plus (AS or BS)
Six months work experience and/or training on metal machines preferred
Benefits
Health (3 options)
Dental (provided)
Vision
Life (provided) + extra life
Short-term and long-term disability (provided)
401k (retirement) with company matching
10 holidays
Paid time off
Company
Dentsply Sirona
Dentsply Sirona is a manufacturer of dental products and technologies.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$550M2025-06-05Post Ipo Debt· $550M
1987-08-21IPO
Leadership Team
Daniel Scavilla
President and Chief Executive Officer
Matthew Garth
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-11-25
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