Machine Operator, 2nd Shift

At HuFriedyGroup, we are committed to providing high-quality dental instruments to organizations and professionals worldwide. We value innovation, craftsmanship, and dedication to improving oral health outcomes globally. Our people are our strength, and we foster a collaborative environment where every team member can thrive.

About the role

The Machine Operator role, with moderate assistance and oversight from team leadership, has overall responsibility for setting up, adjusting, and operating a variety of production machinery to produce high-quality finished products.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with all company and department-related safety practices, including wearing required PPE, following machine safety protocols, and notifying site leadership of unsafe working conditions.
• Self-monitor the quality of manufactured product(s) and notify department leadership if quality practices cannot be met or maintained.
• Set up machines to start a production cycle or changeovers. Control and adjust machine settings and/or tooling as needed.
• Adhere to defined Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Meet established run rates and machine standards.
• Maintain lean practices at their workstation. Contribute ideas for making work safer, easier, better, and faster.
• Read and apply instructions and specifications from a variety of sources, including work instructions, drawings, machine manuals, and inspection checklists while manufacturing product.
• Maintain activity logs and hour-by-hour boards.
• Perform minor troubleshooting on manufacturing machinery and communicate with supervision when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the objectives of the facility.

Requirements

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to interpret and follow written instructions.
• Experience working in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to read and interpret work instruction documents.
• Ability to use measuring instruments (e.g., tape measure).
• Strong ability to learn new processes and techniques.

Qualifications

At HuFriedyGroup, we understand that valuable skills and experience come from all walks of life. A college degree or high school diploma is not required for this role.

• Preferred: 1+ years of manufacturing machine operating experience.

Benefits

• Healthcare, vision, and dental coverage
• Quarterly bonus
• 401K match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Company holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Annual merit and incentive plans

Schedule

2nd Shift (2:45 PM - 11:15 PM), Monday - Friday

Pay

Includes a $1 per hour shift differential.