Swiss Screw CNC Machinist

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

About Us

At Argen, we're in the business of creating healthy, confident smiles one case at a time. Argen is a global leader in dental manufacturing with headquarters in San Diego, CA, subsidiaries in Canada, Germany, UK, and China, and sales in 105 countries worldwide. We are 500 team members strong. Founded more than 50 years ago as a precious metals company in South Africa, Argen has grown to become the largest dental zirconia manufacturer in North America, largest dental alloy provider worldwide, and leader in digital dentistry solutions with a product offering that spans fixed, removable, ortho, implants, and equipment. Our 140,000 square foot manufacturing center houses more than 150 3D printing and milling machines and operates six days a week. Argen's products are held to the highest standards of quality, and are FDA 510(k) cleared, ISO 13485 certified, and MDSAP compliant. Argen embodies a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and LEAN practices in support of our mission to help our dental laboratory customers succeed.

About the Opportunity

This role is responsible for the set-up of fixtures, tooling, and operations for Swiss-Screw machines. Operates all aspects of production and prototyping jobs while supporting a production-paced environment.

In this role, the successful candidate will:

• Sets up, troubleshoots and produces complex parts on Swiss Screw Machines used in production.
• Manages the set-up of Swiss screw machines and inspection equipment for production jobs.
• Creates, maintains, and updates set up procedures for all critical processes.
• Operates all equipment in the Swiss Screw shop to support daily production needs.
• Reads and interprets blueprints to maintain dimensions within tolerances of precision-machined parts.
• Troubleshoots and resolves machine operation issues.
• Provides training to other machine operators.
• Works with the Engineering department to create work instructions for developmental jobs.
• Maintains machine-specific tools and consumables to ensure the effective operation of equipment.
• Coordinates tasks and projects with other departments as needed.
• Continually improves process operations to optimize process yields.
• Ensures high quality of parts by closely monitoring and adjusting operation of the machine and/or tooling while regularly inspecting parts for conformance to requirements.
• Quickly detects and corrects minor malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
• Performs secondary bench operations as required, including inspection, deburring, and cleaning of parts.
• Quickly raises any machining or quality issues with appropriate supervision or engineering support.
• Accurately records daily production and provides detailed handover.
• Other duties as assigned.

What does it take to be successful?

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-5 years of experience in the set-up and operation of Swiss screw machines required, Star machine experience preferred.
• Strong ability to read and interpret complex mechanical drawings including advanced
  Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) applications required.
• At least 2 years of experience with the metal manufacturing processes, specifically CNC milling and turning of Titanium, Stainless Steel is required.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communication technical instructions to the engineering department.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of various tools and equipment including but not limited to CNC lathe, Optical CMM, dial indicators, micrometers, and other associated tools and equipment.
• Ability to learn technical concepts by reading work instructions and standard operating procedures, and completing on-the-job training.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations ISO 13485, 21CFR Part 820, CMDR SOR/98-282, 93/42/EEC, RDC 16 2013, MHLW MO 169 and TG(MD)R Sch3 preferred.

Our Awesome Benefits!

Working for a growing innovative company like Argen means exciting opportunities for training and learning, career development and advancement from only the best in the dental industry. With all that hard work, Argen is committed to ensuring the welfare of its employees and provides an amazing benefit package that includes:

• Health Plans
• Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Events
• Wellness Programs
• Discounts for home, travel, entertainment, relaxation that includes Mobile phone service, Technology, Airline and Hotel, Theater/Theme Park tickets, Restaurants and so much more!

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