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

• Ensures Quality Inspection area is running efficiently.
• Makes on-the-spot personnel adjustments to keep processes on times, and communicates all adjustments to the Supervisor.
• Communicates clear instructions to team members.
• Ensures safety guidelines are followed.
• Facilitates team participation.
• Acts as a liaison between inspectors and the Supervisor.
• Assists the Supervisor to conduct and document training.
• Ensures compliance to all applicable regulations to FDA, ISO, MDSAP, OSHA, etc.
• Ensures completeness and accuracy of quality inspection documentation.
• Assists inspectors by answering questions and demonstrating inspection processes.
• Confirms all Quality Inspectors are up to date on their training requirements in Vivaldi.
• Reinforces proper adherence to required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the area.
• Utilizes microscope, digital calipers, micrometer, optical comparator, vision measurement system, and other related equipment with optimal accuracy.
• Provides in-process/final inspection and testing as required.
• Provides inspection of outside processing (receiving inspection).
• Maintains proper inspection and test records.
• Assures that non-conforming material has been properly identified.
• Advises the responsible production personnel of the acceptability of products or materials based on results of testing and/or inspection.
• Provides solutions to technical problems and assists on special projects.
• Maintains lot traceability, log sheets, and good housekeeping practices at all times.
• Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.