Production Mechanic, 1st Shift - Sarasota, FL

Dentsply - Sarasota, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Sarasota, FL

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

Dentsply Sirona, the world's largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, is seeking a skilled Production Mechanic for the 1st Shift in Sarasota, FL. The Production Mechanic will be responsible for performing repairs on plant equipment and preventive maintenance items on the facility equipment, as well as setting stamping tools and plastic injection molds. This role requires a general knowledge of various trade fundamentals sufficient to deal with repairs and tasks assigned. The company offers competitive wages and a full menu of benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with company matching, and paid time off.

Responsibilities

• Work independently as well as within the context of a team.
• Perform repairs on equipment as directed.
• Remove and install stamping dies as required in Stamping Machines.
• Clean and prepare stamping dies for future use.
• Remove and install molds in molding machines per instructions.
• Clean and prepare molds for future use in Molding Machines.
• Maintain records of maintenance and repairs made to equipment and Molds and Dies.
• Operate production equipment to check work as required.
• Perform assembly, cutting, and grinding as required.
• Provide support to production during machine breakdowns.
• Work from drawings, Work Instructions and verbal instructions or sketches.

Requirements

• One year experience in a general maintenance related position.
• Understand basic Rigging procedures and Crane operation.
• Perform basic arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Knowledge of basic industrial equipment.
• Apply proper safety practices and follow procedures while performing maintenance tasks.
• Operate power tools and mechanical equipment safely and effectively.
• Basic understanding of machine guarding.
• Must be a self-starter, independent and able to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Dependability and ability to adapt to change are essential.
• Follow applicable work instructions and established company policies.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• May be required to operate company owned or leased vehicles and trucks.
• Must have safe driving record, valid driver license, and be able to pass DMV background check.
• Knowledge of GMP.

Nice-to-haves

• Computer literacy.
• Minimum of one year experience in a Machinist position.
• Able to read micrometers and calipers and other precision instruments.
• Ability to operate Tool Room equipment (i.e. Milling machine, Surface Grinder, Lathe, Band saw, Drop saw, etc.).

Benefits

• Health insurance (3 options)
• Dental insurance (provided)
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance (provided + extra life)
• Short-term and long-term disability (provided)
• 401k with company matching
• 10 holidays
• Paid time off