Machinist

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

Argen Corporation currently has an exciting opportunity for a Machinist to join a growing, technology-focused and service-oriented team. If you thrive in a fast- paced and dynamic environment and want to be a part of an organization with an unwavering commitment to quality dental solutions, then explore our career opportunities and get to know Argen.

About Us

Argen is a family-owned and privately held company based in San Diego, CA with a state-of-the-art manufacturing center that provides high quality dental solutions to dental labs of all sizes. Founded as a precious metals company in South Africa, Argen has evolved into a dynamic, technology-based manufacturing organization focused on three key business segments, including dental alloys, zirconia, and digital dentistry solutions. Argen continues to invest in innovative product improvement initiatives through its Quality Management System to provide our global customers with affordable, high-performance products and industry-leading excellent service. Argen's products are FDA regulated and ISO certified.

About the Opportunity

Sets up and operates machine tools to fabricate precision metal parts. Produces one-off, small batches, or large quantities of metal parts and ensures products meet precise specifications. Maintains and repairs machinery, machine parts, tools and equipment.

In this role, the successful candidate will:

• Performs all tasks in a safe and responsible manner, following all SOP's and safety requirements.
• Operates machinery such as lathes, mills, grinders and other machines as required.
• Operates equipment to verify operational efficiency.
• Studies sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
• Calculates dimensions and tolerances using precision instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
• Sets up, adjusts, or operates basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
• Properly and safely selects, aligns, secures and removes holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials onto machines.
• Visualizes objects in three dimensions from drawings.
• Machines parts to specifications using lathes and mills and other machinery.
• Monitors the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Measures, examines, and tests completed units to check for defects and ensures conformance to specifications using precision instruments.
• Inspects machine and products to ensure proper lubrication and temperature controls.
• Maintains machine tools in proper operational condition.
• Ensures machines are calibrated and cleaned.
• Utilizes and abides by ISO requirements and safety procedures.
• Complies with all quality policies, specifications, regulations and work instructions.
• Performs all jobs in a safe and responsible manner, following all SOP's and safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

What does it take to be successful?

• Minimum of 5 years of experience required.
• Ability to operate conventional machinery required.
• CNC experience is a plus.
• Basic communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Computer literate.
• Experience working in a job shop environment.
• Owns tools to perform essential functions of machinist tasks.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong math skills to include decimals (to one thousandth) and fractions.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to measure and work with tight tolerance.
• Ability to determine timing and type of maintenance needed and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Knowledge of production processes, raw materials, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• 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
• PTO
• 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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