Operator 1 - 1st shift

TEKBERRY
Sarasota, FL

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

Title: Operator 1

Pay Rate: $15.75

Benefits as a Tekberry Temp: Paid Bi-weekly, Healthcare (employer contribution), Dental & Vision

Job Type: Full-Time, Temp2Hire

Shift(s): Monday - Friday

Hours: day shift 6am - 2:30pm

City: Sarasota

State: FL

Zip: 34243

Tekberry is looking for a highly qualified and motivated Operators 1 to work with our client, the world's largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies. As a W2 employee you will have access to health benefits.

Operator I is responsible for the consistent operation of various machines and/or operation of support equipment related to the production process. Other duties are outlined based on specific department requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform machine operations and control.
  • Follow machine start up and shutdown procedure.
  • Follow applicable work instructions.
  • Follow established company policies.
  • Follow all established health and safety policies
  • Communicate with supervisors.
  • Knowledge of GMP.
  • Work station organization and cleanliness.
  • Follow quality control inspection points.
  • Machine and area cleaning.
  • Trouble shooting
  • Reading work orders and bill of materials.
  • Filing out necessary paperwork.
  • Follow work instruction and product specification.
  • Quality Inspection.
  • Evaluate non-conformities in products, production equipment and test equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities for Chain & Spooling Department:

  • Quality inspection and required first piece.
  • Use Nikon profile protector.
  • Visual inspection of product for quality standards.
  • Weighing and recording chain produced.
  • Maintaining chain traceability by using temporary traveler.
  • Print labels for products and package productions as per work instructions.

Additional Responsibilities for Extrusion Department:

  • Maintenance fill out PM and cleaning checks sheets.
  • Perform 1st piece inspection and continuous inspection.
  • Perform Extrusion dies change over, cleaning and adjustment.
  • Perform Extrusion trouble shooting, purging and cleaning.
  • Setup and calibrate adapter less tip size base on required specification program in Zumbach.
  • Material drying and mixing procedures.
  • Quality inspection and scrap reporting.
  • Perform measurement verification with caliper, comparator, scale and pin gauges.

Qualifications:

  • GED or High School Diploma required
  • Previous manufacturing experience
  • Machine operation experience in a production environment required.
  • Dependability and ability to adapt to change are essential.
  • Ability to perform basic math calculations and weight conversions
  • Ability to read, write and speak in English.
  • Must be familiar with basic measurement methods.
  • Must be proficient with using small hand tools.
  • Ability to cross train in other areas as assigned.
  • Lean manufacturing experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to sit for at least 4 hours at a time.
  • Have normal eye/hand motor coordination and the ability to grasp and hold small objects.
  • Possess a normal extended reach.
  • Consistently uses manual dexterity.
  • Have the ability to determine color acuity.
  • Must be able to travel via car or plane to designated areas.
  • Must be able to transport, lift, and demonstrate materials, product and equipment weighing up to 30 lbs.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Primarily an office environment; must be able to use all office equipment (PC, phone, fax, copier, etc)
  • Limited temperature fluctuations, air conditioned environment
  • Exposure to general manufacturing environment
  • Non-allergy to Latex

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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Posted 2025-09-16

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