Dental Technician, Manufacturing Finishing Specialist; 3rd Shift - Part Time

Position: Dental Technician, Manufacturing Finishing Specialist (3rd Shift) - Part Time
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* Job Description:

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* Purpose:

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* The Dental Technician brings dental lab-level finishing expertise into a high precision manufacturing environment. As a member of the production CNC milling organization, this position is responsible for the  
** post milling finishing stage** , using hand finishing, blending, contouring, and surface refinement techniques-not CNC machining-to ensure each component reaches its final specification. This role applies the craftsmanship of a dental technician within a structured production workflow, serving as the critical bridge between machined parts and final product quality.

** This position is part time, Monday - Friday*
* ** Accountabilities:*
* + Perform precision finishing, blending, and surface refinement on small, high tolerance components ‑tolerance components

+ Frequently handle and manipulate small components using a pinch or squeeze grip with the non-dominant hand across multiple production tasks.

+ Operate small handheld power, impact, and vibratory tools with the dominant hand for brief durations, intermittently throughout the shift, to support product finishing and detailing.

+ Perform technical tasks using foot pedal-operated handheld tools, assisting with material preparation and processing

+ Perform maintenance activities for equipment according to procedures.

+ Operate all secondary equipment as required (Furnace, Ultra Sonic Cleaner, Sandblaster, etc)

+ Work as part of a team to improve manufacturing processes through Kaizen

+ Perform in-process inspection before hand-off to QC; may perform final QC as required

+ Identify and escalate issues such as quality concerns to direct manager and/or correct function

+ Maintains safety policies and procedures, including 5S initiatives and housekeeping

+ Attend and participate in Safety Committees / Training as required

+ Other finishing or finalizing duties as assigned by supervisor.

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* Job Requirements:

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* ** Critical Knowledge and

Qualifications:

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* + High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience

+ Experience working as a Dental Technician or experience working within similar or equivalent high-precision artistic manufacturing process

+ General understanding of dental anatomy required

+ Certified Dental Technician (CDT) preferred but not required

** Critical Skills/technical know-how:*
* + Professional proficiency in English required

+ Professional proficiency in PC-standard software (MS-Office); basic knowledge of SAP preferred

+ Ability to identify slight variances in color and hue

+ Must have a strong attention to detail

+ Ability to handle and manipulate small components using a pinch/squeeze grip with the non-dominant hand across multiple tasks performed frequently throughout the full duration of the shift

+ Ability to operate small handheld power, impact, or vibratory tools with the dominant hand for short durations, repeatedly throughout the full duration of the shift

+ Ability to sit for 8 hours during work shift with occasional breaks, willing to work overtime depending on business demands

+ Ability to see through and perform tasks using a microscope

+ Ability to operate equipment using a foot pedal

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Experience:

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* + Minimum 2 years of experience as a Dental Technician and proven track record of success

+ Experience working in more than one dental lab preferred

+ Experience working in a regulated environment preferred

** COMPETENCIES - Essential for the role*
* + Plans and Aligns

+ Customer Focus

+ Collaborates

+ Drives Results

+ Artistic ability

+ Ability to identify slight variances in color

** CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS AND KEY CHALLENGES**   **-*
* + Deep understanding of overall product or process when working on a specific task

+ Sharing technical knowledge with others in the team

+ Completion of assigned deliverables on time with minimal supervision

+ Communicating proactively about developments or issues that affect their work, ability to be accountable

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** Target Market Salary Range:*
* Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth…