Handpiece Production Operator

Company Summary

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

We embrace diverse perspectives and encourage bold thinking, challenging traditional approaches with a bias for action. Whether you’re looking to expand your skills or grow your career, Young is here to support your goals and continuous learning. At Young, YOU are at the core of what we do.

We are looking for a handpiece production operator to join our team in St. Louis, Missouri. In this position, you will be responsible for building finished dental hygiene tools with the use of multiple machined components and fixtures, including buffing/polishing and soldering parts. This is an 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday.

• You enjoy hands‑on technical work with different types of tools and machinery.
• You want to build specialized skills, especially as we continue to automate tools.
• You like working in a team‑oriented environment.

• 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, short & long term disability insurance, employee assistance program, and more!
• Ability to autonomously run existing equipment and learn new automated machinery.

• This role reports directly into our Production Supervisor but partners with the Operation Manager.

• Maintain Safety and Quality Standards
  • Complete required in‑process inspection reports.
  • Accurately record production and inspection data.
  • Follow all safety and standard operating procedures.
  • Become familiar with ISO, FDA, and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Support team and production operations
  • Complete required production documentation and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
  • Support cross‑training, and adapt to a regulated lean manufacturing environment.
  • Participate in continuous improvement processes.