Production Worker III

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Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with over a century of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients 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 dental care. Dentsply Sirona’s headquarter is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY. Visit for more information about Dentsply Sirona and its products.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Production Worker III is responsible for all duties assigned in the Production Worker I and II Job Descriptions.

This job function directly indirectly affects product quality.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up all equipment within department
• Install tools on machines as required
• Perform tool maintenance as required on equipment
• Adhere to production schedule
• Verify associated paperwork is filled out correctly
• Set up of all related production equipment in the molding department
• Follow all established company policies
• Communicate with operators, quality assurance and shift supervisor
• Follow all established health and safety policies
• Assist as necessary in department activities
• Perform cleaning and maintenance activities
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Other duties as assigned by supervision or management

ADDITIONAL DUTIES FOR MOLDING DEPARTMENT:

• Operate injection molding machines including open/close of clamp to hang molds
• Properly set and plumb molds in injection molding machines
• Possess mechanical ability to assemble/disassemble complex tooling
• Perform preventative maintenance on molds in between production runs
• Set molds in press according to production schedule
• Review mold set with unit lead to confirm mold is ready for production
• Log all mold hanging, removal and maintenance activities

ADDITIONAL DUTIES FOR MIM DEPARTMENT:

• Must be proficient with use of small hand tools
• Perform measurement verification with all relevant Quality equipment
• Cross train on PW-II and PW-I job duties in the PHX department.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Minimum 2 years machine set up or equivalent experience
• Good mechanical aptitude Ability to complete tasks independently, communicate with employees and use time effectively
• Machine setup and operation experience in a production environment preferred
• Dependability and ability to adapt to change are essential
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Ability to operate powered lift equipment (forklift, wave picker, hoists, etc.)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Limited temperature fluctuations, air condition environment
• Exposure to general manufacturing environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Routinely works in standing position
• Must be able to stand for at least 4 hours at a time
• Have normal eye/hand motor coordination and the ability to grasp and hold small objects
• Possess a normal extended reach
• Consistently uses manual dexterity
• Have the ability to determine color acuity
• Must be able to transport, lift and demonstrate materials, product and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. T

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. Further, I understand that my employment is at will, so that both DENTSPLY SIRONA and I remain free to choose to end our work relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without prior notice. I understand that my employment is for no definite period and that nothing in this job description in any way creates an express or implied contract of employment between DENTSPLY SIRONA and me.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Dentsply Sirona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without unlawful discrimination or regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual or gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable local law.

Eligibility:

All successful applicants must be eligible to work in the country the position is based.

Agencies:

Please note that Dentsply Sirona does not accept or respond to unsolicited requests or applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies/ Search Firms.