_Production Technician I, 1st Shift Location: Somerset, New Jersey_PurposeTo manufacture high quality dental products for commercial sale.Your Responsibilities•Execute all policies, procedures and work instructions associated with this position to fulfill Ivoclar Vivadent Manufacturing, Inc.’s Quality System.•Partake in all aspects of the Manufacturing Process. Obtained by training on all required SOPs, WMs, MPSs, and other applicable department related procedures.•Train new employees and cross train other employees as needed.•Keep accurate records of all production work performed.•Maintain a clean work environment for the purpose of eliminating contamination.•Train on all required and applicable company procedures.•Communicate and coordinate activities with previous and following shift.•Keep accurate records of all production work performed and track KPIs.•Substitute for operators not present at work station.•Perform other related duties and assignments as required.Your Qualifications•Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.•0-1 year experience in a manufacturing environment. •Computer literate in Microsoft Office; Word and Outlook experience helpful.•Ability to read, write and speak English.•Strong general mechanical aptitude.•Quality conscious and excellent organization skills with ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a dynamic business environment.•Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.•Ability to train new team members.•Problem solving skills.•Ability to identify waste as defined by Lean principles.•Ability to accurately gather and maintain information and data.•Ability to understand and utilize Lean tools. Physical Demands Ability to lift a minimum of 44 pounds comfortably. Ability to reach for parts up to 36” away on work surfaces heights between 0” to 60”. Ability to ascend and descend ladders, bend and kneel. Position could involve sitting, standing, walking and lifting for long periods of time throughout the day. Ability to use a computer monitor and move about effectively to fulfill the essential functions of the job. Manual dexterity and ability to operate machinery. Let's achieve our goal together. If you are looking for a job where you can contribute actively, develop personally and professionally, and make a lasting difference then this is the right place for you. As an international family business with a long-term perspective, we know that it is our 3500 employees that are the key to our success. Let’s achieve our goal together: Making people smile. Our Employee Benefits•Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance•401(k) Matching•Paid Time Off•Employee Assistance Program•Life Insurance•Disability Benefits•Tuition Reimbursement Programs & More!Ivoclar Vivadent Manufacturing, Inc. is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.