CNC Operator Trainee - 2nd shift

About the role

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/or additive manufacturing, finishing and detailing of restorative dental products, with the support of more experienced operators.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Utilize various inspection equipment such as hand measuring tools and Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).
• Report results to more 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; escalate 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.).
• Work as part of a team to improve manufacturing processes through Kaizen.
• Meet daily production objectives and on-time delivery by completing tasks and inspections.
• Manage time effectively to keep machines operating at capacity.
• Maintain safety policies and procedures, including 5S initiatives, housekeeping, and adherence to mandated PPE requirements, including safety glasses and safety shoes.
• Assist with identifying safety hazards in the workplace and correct/remove or escalate to next level of responsibility for correction.
• Train 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.

Requirements

• GED, High School diploma, or equivalent work experience.
• Certificate courses on CNC programming and/or CAD/CAM preferred.
• Moderate knowledge of PC standard software (MS Office, Internet) required.
• Basic CNC programming code knowledge preferred.
• Basic knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on various machines.
• Knowledge and understanding of Quality Management System and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Knowledge of safety and hazardous material regulations – OSHA General Industry Regulation.
• Ability to operate one type of machine to perform day-to-day activities.
• Understanding in blueprint reading/geometric tolerance interpretation preferred.
• Ability to check and identify defective tools.
• Ability to independently load/unload, stock and change tools without assistance.
• Fluent in English, both oral communication and reading comprehension.
• Punctual and willing to work in shifts according to the plant’s actual model to meet production demand.
• Willing to work overtime and company-observed holidays depending on business demands.

Experience

• 1–2 years of experience in high-precision production (die making), pharmaceutical production, medical device, aerospace or automotive industry preferred.

Physical Demands

• 20/20 vision with or without aid.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend and reach for 8 hours during work time.
• Ability to see through and operate a microscope.

Critical Success Factors and Key Challenges

• Mindset to continually learn and progress toward higher skills and performance levels through on-the-job experience and training.
• Active participant in continuous improvement initiatives and activities within area of work.
• Adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• High commitment to accuracy and precision, detail-oriented.
• Team player; can work independently.
• Well-organized and structured personality.
• Good communication skills.
• Sound analytical skills and reasoning ability.
• Critical to deeply understand the overall of the product or process when working on a specific task.

Pay

$20.80 – $25.50 per hour