Tool & Die Maker, 1st Shift - Sarasota, FL

About the position

Dentsply Sirona, Sarasota, FL is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Maker to join our team. This position is scheduled to work M-F 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, however must be available to cover for 2nd shift and work overtime on Saturdays and Sundays to meet customer demand. As a Tool and Die Maker, you will be responsible for working within the framework of a team and performing various activities including the modification and creation of tooling, machine components, and fixtures. You will also provide direct machining support for the engineering group, maintain quality standards and schedules, and adhere to work and safety rules. This job function directly or indirectly affects product quality.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations including modification and/or creation of tooling, machine components, and/or fixtures.
• Direct machining support for engineering Group.
• Maintain quality standards and schedules.
• Understand and follow instructions and standard procedures.
• Interface with Engineering, Department Supervisors, Quality Control inspectors, coworkers, and Senior Management.
• Adhere to WI's, QSR, ISO, SOPs, work, and safety rules.
• Machining custom components as needed.
• Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Plan stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipating needed stock; placing and expediting orders for stock; verifying receipt of stock.
• Program Mills, Lathes, EDMs and Grinders by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Set-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
• Load feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Requirements

• Completion of apprenticeship program or equivalent.
• Experience with Tooling and adjusting Speeds and Feeds.
• Ability to maintain, repair and build Stamping Dies as required.
• Perform basic arithmetic computations (i.e., add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals).
• Knowledge of GMP.
• Ability to hold tight tolerances. Strong understanding in blue print reading/ geometric tolerance interpretation.
• Basic understanding of machine guarding.
• Working knowledge of WIs, ISO, SOPs, work rules, and safety guidelines.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Follow all established health and safety policies.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work overtime if needed. Dependability and ability to adapt to change are essential.
• Knowledge in use of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments.

Nice-to-haves

• Basic understanding of GD&T.
• Basic ability to operate Digital readout systems.

Benefits

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