Manufacturing Maintenance Technician, 3rd Shift - Johnson City, TN

Requistion ID : 83884

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.

Our Johnson City, TN Location is looking for someone to join our team as a Maintenance Technician on 3rd Shift . This shift is scheduled to work Sunday through Thursday 11:00 pm - 7:00 am.

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), 401k (retirement) with company matching, 10 holidays and paid time off.

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This position performs a variety of mechnical, electrical and troubleshooting functions that include, but are not limited to fabrication, modification, installation, testing, maintenance and repair of parts, sub-assemblies or equipment. Works directly with engineers, designers, specialists and management, as needed.

Responsibilities For Employment

• Troubleshoots/repairs and adjusts pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, mechanical equipment and components.
• Conducts and documents tests on systems and equipment to determine compliance, reliability and to identify potential problem areas; troubleshoots equipment, instrumentation, manufacturing processes, technical problems and procedures.
• Installs hardware and software upgrades to process or support equipment as part of projects. Performs as a member of a team to design, fabricate, assemble, operate and test systems and equipment to insure quality and reliability.
• Performs preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Conducts and documents tests or calibrations on systems and equipment to determine compliance, reliability and to identify potential problem areas.
• Troubleshoots equipment, instrumentation, manufacturing processes, technical problems and procedures.
• Performs as a member of a team to design, fabricate, assemble, operate and test systems and equipment to insure quality and reliability.
• Supports company goals, objectives, policies, procedures, QSR, and FDA regulations.
• Works independently to complete work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Reports complaints in accordance to complaint handling process.
• Establishes and maintains a safe work environment for all employees.
• Assists in maintaining up-to-date documentation, manuals and drawings.
• Completes shop records and uses reporting system.
• Assists in validation of new equipment.
• Depending on the needs of the company, the employee may be entrusted with and asked to perform other tasks related to his/her competence.

EDUCATION : High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with a preference of an Associates degree in Mechanical Technology or similar degree; or, a combination of education and experience equivalent to such degree.

Years And Type Of Experience

• Forklift operator license or ability to achieve license.
• Three to Five years’ experience in a related field.
• Experience with PLC (programmable logic controller)
• Experience working with equipment such as CNC, robotic pick and place, injection mold and compression mold a plus.
• Machine shop experience a plus.

Key Skills, Knowledge & Capabilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively and clearly communicate one-on-one and small group situation.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Basic computer skills such as Microsoft office – Word, Excel. Internet software, Email application, Database software, etc.
• Design software.
• Manufacturing software / programming.
• Project Management Software.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Infrequent: Sitting, climbing or balancing, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Operates heavy equipment.
• Moderate: Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, speaking, and hearing.
• Frequent: Standing, walking, bending, reach with hands and arms; manual dexterity; uses hands to finger, handle, or feel repetitive finger motion reaching or stretching; seeing (color and close vision, focusing ability).
• Weight lifted: Up to 50 lbs infrequently.
• Travel: Rarely if any.

Environmental Demands

• Noise levels moderate (Manufacturing environment)
• Works near moving mechanical parts.
• Risk of electrical shock.
• PPE provided for areas requiring PPE
• Climate controlled inside building. Will have times working outside and be exposed to normal exterior climate.

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.

Assistance: If you need assistance with completing the online application due to a disability, please send an accommodation request to View email address on workus.org.

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

Notice on Fraudulent Job Offers: Unfortunately, we are aware of third parties that pretend to represent our company offering unauthorized employment opportunities. If you think a fraudulent source is offering you a job, please have a look at the following information: careers.dentsplysirona.com.

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