Operators

Title : Operator

Pay Rate Range : $15.75 $25.00 / hr (DOE)

Employment Type : Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire

Schedule : Monday Friday; 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Shift

Location : Sarasota, FL 34243 Onsite

Tekberry is looking for highly qualified and motivated Operators to work onsite with our client, the world's largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies. This is a full-time Temp-to-Hire position offering long-term opportunity. As a Tekberry W2 employee, you will have access to health benefits, including employer-contributed medical, dental, and vision, paid bi-weekly.

Responsibilities :

Operate machinery safely and efficiently, following all start-up and shutdown procedures.

Perform machine operations, adjustments, and troubleshooting as needed.

Follow applicable work instructions, product specifications, and GMP guidelines.

Maintain organization and cleanliness of the workstation and surrounding areas.

Complete quality control inspection points and ensure products meet specification requirements.

Read and interpret work orders, bill of materials, and production documentation.

Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time.

Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.

Maintain machine and area cleanliness, including routine cleaning duties.

Identify and evaluate non-conformities in products, equipment, and test instruments.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities Chain & Spooling Department

Conduct first-piece and continuous quality inspections.

Use Nikon profile projector for measurement and verification.

Perform visual inspections for quality standards.

Weigh and record chain production outputs.

Maintain chain traceability using temporary travelers.

Print labels and package products according to work instructions.

Additional Responsibilities Extrusion Department

Complete preventive maintenance (PM) and cleaning check sheets.

Perform first-piece and continuous quality inspections.

Execute extrusion die changeovers, cleaning, adjustments, and troubleshooting.

Purge and clean extrusion equipment as needed.

Set up and calibrate adapter-less tip size per Zumbach specification program.

Follow proper material drying and mixing procedures.

Conduct measurement verification using calipers, comparators, scales, and pin gauges.

Report scrap and production data accurately.

Must-Have Qualifications :

High School Diploma or GED required.

Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

Machine operation experience in a production environment required.

Ability to perform basic math calculations and weight conversions.

Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Familiarity with basic measurement tools (calipers, gauges, comparators).

Proficiency using small hand tools.

Dependability, adaptability, and strong attention to detail.

Ability to cross-train in multiple production areas.

Lean manufacturing experience preferred.

Physical Requirements :

Ability to sit for at least 4 hours at a time.

Manual dexterity; ability to grasp and manipulate small objects.

Extended reach and normal eye-hand coordination.

Ability to determine color acuity.

Ability to lift, carry, and move materials, product, and equipment up to 30 lbs.

Environmental Requirements :

Air-conditioned manufacturing environment with limited temperature fluctuation.

Exposure to general manufacturing conditions.

Must not have latex allergies.

We need hard-working, reliable employees. Tekberry offers a $100 payment for referrals!

Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Tekberry, Inc. is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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