What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Operator - Apprenticeship Opportunity position at Ivoclar Vivadent Inc.?
As an Apprenticeship Plant Operator, you will learn how to monitor products and produce high quality medical devices for dental applications. You will play a crucial role in maintaining product standards and quality-control systems, and identify potential malfunctions to improve efficiency, while ensuring the production of quality parts that meet customer specifications. You will also directly contribute to value-added activities and will be pivotal to the success of our company.
Our Plant Operator Apprenticeship opportunity is a 6000 hour, paid on-the-job training program including 432 hours of paid related technical instruction. At the successful conclusion of this program, Apprentices will earn a Nationally recognized Apprenticeship Certificate from the US Department of Labor and the opportunity for a permanent role within our organization.
Who We Are Looking For
If you are passionate and eager to learn and grow, have a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence, and are enthusiastic about working in a professional and respectful team environment, then you are an excellent candidate for our program!
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and must be at least 18 years of age.
Additional Qualifications Include:
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to read, write and speak English
- Basic mathematical and mechanical aptitude
- Manual dexterity; ability to lift a minimum of 44 pounds comfortably
- Commitment to compliance; quality conscious
- Excellent organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Responsible and reliable
Why Choose Us
- Hands-on training in a supportive learning environment
- Mentorship from seasoned professionals and experts in the field of dental manufacturing
- Real-world projects to enhance your skills and knowledge
- Competitive compensation for your college presence and on-the-job training at Ivoclar
- Program college coursework expenses covered by Ivoclar
- Pathways to full-time employment opportunities and advancement
- Professional, respectful and team-oriented work environment
- Outstanding benefits, recognition programs, employee events and much more!
Benefits Offered
- Medical plan
- Prescription drug coverage
- Dental plan
- Retirement savings plan
- Disability benefits
- Flexible spending account
- Voluntary benefits
- Time off program
- Wellness program
Now accepting applications for Summer/Fall 2026 enrollment! When applying, please submit a cover letter highlighting why you are the perfect fit for our apprenticeship program.
Hourly Salary: $19 per hour
Ivoclar is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. Ivoclar will not discriminate against persons because of their disability and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. We will also make reasonable accommodations during the interview and selection process.
Salary : $19