Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a 130-year history of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands. Dentsply Sirona’s products provide innovative, high-quality and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dentistry. Dentsply Sirona’s global headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY. **Bringing out the best in people** As advanced as dentistry is today, we are dedicated to making it even better. Our people have a passion for innovation and are committed to applying it to improve dental care. We live and breathe high performance, working as one global team, bringing out the best in each other for the benefit of dental patients, and the professionals who serve them. If you want to grow and develop as a part of a team that is shaping an industry, then we’re looking for the best to join us. Working at Dentsply Sirona you are able to: **Develop faster** - with our commitment to the best professional development. **Perform better** - as part of a high-performance, empowering culture. **Shape an industry** - with a market leader that continues to drive innovation. **Make a difference** -by helping improve oral health worldwide. Dentsply Sirona, Sarasota, FL is seeking a skilled and experienced Machine Operator to join our team. This position is scheduled to work M-F 6:00 am - 2:30 pm. The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient operation of our automated production line, which includes the supervision of integrated robots. This role requires an individual with a keen eye for detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues to ensure uninterrupted production and maintain product quality. **_We offer competitive wages and a full menu of benefits including health (3 options), dental (provided), vision, life (provided) + extra life, short-term and long-term disability (provided), 401k (retirement) with company matching, 10 holidays and paid time off._** **Responsibilities** : + Operate, monitor, and maintain automated production line equipment, including integrated robots, to ensure smooth and efficient production processes. + Start up, run, and shut down automated production line as required. + Perform regular inspections and preventive checks on machinery to prevent downtime and ensure optimal performance. + Able to monitor machine to maintain precision tolerances. + Identify and troubleshoot technical issues, including machine and robot downtime, and implement timely solutions to minimize production interruptions. + Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. + Make adjustments to machinery and robots to optimize production efficiency and maintain product quality standards. + Collaborate with maintenance technicians and engineers to address complex technical issues and implement improvements to the production line. + Comply with safety regulations and company policies to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues. + Document production activities, equipment maintenance, and any issues encountered during operation. + Perform review of Bill of material, and material handling activities as needed. **Requirements** : + High School Diploma or equivalent; technical certification or vocational training in industrial automation or a related field preferred. + Proven experience operating and troubleshooting automated production equipment, including robots, preferably in a manufacturing environment. + Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of automated systems and machinery. + Proficient in reading and interpreting technical schematics, manuals, and diagrams. + Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective solutions. + Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. + Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and safety. + Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as needed. + Experience with advanced automated equipment and familiarity with programmable logic controllers (PLC's) is a plus. Dentsply Sirona is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. We appreciate your interest in Dentsply Sirona. If you need assistance with completing the online application due to a disability, please send an accommodation request to careers@dentsplysirona.com (careers@dentsply.com) . 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