CNC​/MKNB Machine Operator 2nd Shift – Johnson , TN

Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a 130‑year history of innovation and service to the dental industry worldwide.

Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world‑class brands.

Dentsply Sirona’s products provide innovative, high‑quality and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dentistry. The company’s global headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its shares are listed on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY.

As advanced as dentistry is today, we are dedicated to making it even better. Our people have a passion for innovation and are committed to applying it to improve dental care. We live and breathe high performance, working as one global team, bringing out the best in each other for the benefit of dental patients, and the professionals who serve them.

If you want to grow and develop as a part of a team that is shaping an industry, then we’re looking for the best to join us.

• Develop faster – with our commitment to the best professional development.
• Perform better – as part of a high‑performance, empowering culture.
• Shape an industry – with a market leader that continues to drive innovation.
• Make a difference – by helping improve oral health worldwide.

Job location:
Johnson City, TN

We are looking for a CNC Machine Operator on 2nd Shift, scheduled Monday through Friday, 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm.

We offer competitive wages and a full menu of benefits including health (3 options), dental (provided), vision, life (provided) + extra life, short‑term and long‑term disability (provided), 401(k) with company matching, 10 holidays and paid time off.

This position sets up, operates and tends to grinding machines and related tools that produce fluted endodontic files.

• 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; makes 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 performs 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.

High School Diploma or 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.
• 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.
• Detail oriented and self‑motivated.
• Works well under pressure, can multitask and manage time.
• Ability to…