About this role
Join Our Team at HuFriedyGroup – Innovating Excellence in Dental Instrument Manufacturing
HuFriedyGroup is a leading manufacturer of dental instruments and infection prevention products. Our 10,000-plus products, hand-crafted by highly skilled artisans, are known for their precision, performance, longevity, reliability, and quality. To help dental professionals be The Best in Practice, HuFriedyGroup provides a unique combination of world class products, value-added services, clinical education, and dental community platforms that result in superior clinician performance and enhanced safety for dental professionals and their patients. Working at HuFriedyGroup is so much more than a job, as every employee has a part in driving and supporting the organization’s inspirational vision to be a global force in advancing dental performance through Best-In-Practice dentistry that improves lives around the world.
Position Summary
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.
Benefits:
Healthcare, Vision, Dental, 401K Match, PTO, Company Holidays
Duties
- Safety – Responsible for understanding and complying with all company and department-related safety practices including wearing required PPE, following machine safety protocols, and safely lifting a maximum of 30 lbs. Must be willing to immediately notify site leadership of unsafe conditions.
- Quality – Must be able to understand and adhere to all documented procedures and quality practices. Responsible for self-monitoring the quality of your own work and notifying department leadership if quality practices cannot be met or maintained. Must adhere to defined Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- Delivery – Ability to work flexible hours including overtime to ensure customer commitments are met.
- Cost – Responsible for meeting established labor and machine standards.
- Technical – Must be able to read as well as apply instructions and specifications from a variety of sources including: Work Instructions, Drawings, Machine Manuals, and Inspection Checklists while manufacturing product.
- Continuous Improvement – Responsible for maintaining 6S practices at their workstation. Contribute ideas for making work Safer, Easier, Better, and Faster.
Required Education/ Degree
At HuFriedyGroup, we understand that valuable skills and experience come from all walks of life. If you don’t have a college degree or high school diploma, don’t worry—it won’t disqualify you from being considered for this role. We value the unique perspectives and abilities you bring to the table.
Required Experience
- Demonstrated skills working safely with mechanical equipment
- 1+ years of manufacturing experience; preferably in the flexographic or paper conversion industry
- 1+ years of lean experience a plus
- Must be able to physically lift, push, pull or carry products weighing up to 30 lbs
- Must be physically able to work in a standing position with repetitive movement of hands for eight to twelve hours
Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility Statement
HuFriedyGroup is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you require reasonable accommodations to apply for a position, participate in the recruitment process, or perform essential job functions, please contact us at 773-868-5534. We are committed to supporting you throughout your journey with HuFriedyGroup!
2nd Shift ($1 Shift Differential), Monday - Friday, 3:15pm - 11:45Pm. Training is held on 1st shift, Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm.
Other facts
About Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC
HuFriedyGroup is a global leader in dental instrument manufacturing, infection prevention and instrument reprocessing workflows. With over 200 years of collective experience in the dental industry, HuFriedyGroup helps dental professionals be the best in practice by providing a complete circle of protection in the dental suite, bringing together world class products, services, education, and communities that result in superior clinician performance, superior clinical outcomes, and safety for clinicians and patients. Headquartered in Chicago, HuFriedyGroup products are distributed in more than 100 countries, and the dental division maintains offices in Germany, Italy, China, Singapore, and Japan.
What you'll do
- The Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, adjusting, and operating production machinery to produce high-quality finished products. This role requires adherence to safety and quality practices while contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
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