CNC Operator Trainee - 3rd shift

United States of America, New Jersey, Mahwah

Full time

R5027142

• PURPOSE Produces individualized dental prosthetic products while conforming to the company’s culture established by our CIRCLe values, taking personal responsibility for actions and treating fellow employees, customers and vendors respectfully and ethically. Operational responsibility for the equipment covering milling and/oradditive manufacturing, finishing and detailing of restorative dental products, with the support of more experienced operators. This includes machine operation and cleaning, handling secondary equipment and related processes such as: "in-process" inspection utilizing manual and automated inspection equipment along with visual inspection using a microscope, batching and mixing of ceramic materials, and set up/preset tools when required.

• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP),Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Work (SW) to produce restorative dental products while maintaining machines at maximum production levels and adhering to safety standards

• Install and adjust milling tools and change operation to different products according to defined Standard Operation Procedures (SOP)

• Observe machine operation to verify accuracy of machine settings and to detect malfunctions

• Inspect tools for wear, damage, or defects and replace or elevate issues as needed to maintain quality and operational efficiency

• Inspect and test work pieces throughout the production run. Perform visual and functional in-process Quality Control (QC) inspections in accordance with Quality and Product Specifications/Requirements. Utilizes various inspection equipment such as hand measuring tools and Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). Report results tomore senior CNC operators/Quality Assurance, as needed

• Carry out daily, weekly, and monthly Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) tasks in line with established procedures to help keep equipment in reliable operating condition;
  Escalates issues to next level of responsibility.

• Operate all secondary equipment as required within product line or manufacturing cell (Parts washer, microscope, batch ovens, Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), rotary tools, micrometer, press and mixer, etc.)

• Meets daily production objectives and on time delivery by completing tasks and inspections

• Maintains safety policies and procedures, including 5S initiatives, housekeeping, and adherence to mandated PPE requirements, including safety glasses and safety shoes

• Assists with identifying safety hazards in the workplace and correct/remove or escalation to next level of responsibility for correction

• Trains across multiple production lines and work cells in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, with ability to rotate into assigned areas upon completion of cross-training

• Attend and participate in Daily Management / Safety Committees / Training as required

• Other duties as assigned

• GED, High School diploma, or equivalent work experience

• Reliable and punctual,with the ability to work assigned shifts based on production and business needs

• Willingness to work overtime and company-observed holidays, as required to support business needs

• Coursework, certification, or training on CNC programing and/or CAD/CAM, preferred

• Familiarity with basic CNC programing concepts and code, preferred

• General knowledge of machining tools and accessories, including tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, and inserts, preferred

• Awareness of workplace safety practices and hazardous material regulations (OSHA), preferred

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