About this role
Join Our Team at HuFriedyGroup – Innovating Excellence in Dental Instrument Manufacturing
At HuFriedyGroup, we are committed to providing high-quality dental instruments to organizations and professionals worldwide. We value innovation, craftsmanship, and dedication to improving oral health outcomes globally. Our people are our strength, and we foster a collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. When you join HuFriedyGroup, you become part of a company that truly values YOU, and we are committed to investing in your future both professionally and personally. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive healthcare benefits, tuition assistance, generous paid time off, holidays, a matching 401(k), and annual merit and incentive plans.
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.
Duties
- Responsible for understanding and complying with all company and department related safety practices including wearing required PPE, following machine safety protocols, and notifying site leadership of unsafe working conditions.
- Responsible for self-monitoring the quality of manufactured product(s) and notifying department leadership if quality practices cannot be met or maintained.
- Set-up Machines to start a production cycle or change overs. Control and adjust machine settings and or tooling if needed.
- Must Adhere to defined Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Responsible for meeting established run rates and machine standards.
- Responsible for maintaining lean practices at their workstation. Contribute ideas for making work Safer, Easier, Better, and Faster.
- 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.
- Maintain activity logs and hour by hour boards.
- Responsible for minor troubleshooting on manufacturing machinery and communicating with Supervision when necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned to meet the objectives of the facility.
Benefits:
Healthcare, Vision, Dental, Quarterly Bonus, 401K Match, PTO, Company Holidays
Education Degree
- High School Diploma or GED
Required Experience
- Experience working manufacturing environment.
- Attention to detail and ability interpret and follow written instructions.
- Experience working in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
- Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Must be able to read and interpret work instruction documents.
- Must be able to use measuring instruments. Ex. Tape Measure
- Must have strong ability to learn new processes and techniques.
Preferred Experience
- 1 plus years manufacturing machine operating
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!
3rd Shift ($0.80 Shift DIff):
10:45pm- 7:15am, Monday - Friday
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. They must ensure compliance with safety practices and maintain quality standards throughout the production process.
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