Dental Technician, Manufacturing Finishing Specialist (1st Shift) - Part Time

Overview

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.

• 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 elevate quality concerns to the direct manager and/or corrective function.
• Maintain 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.

• Critical Knowledge and Qualifications
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience working as a Dental Technician or within a similar 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.
  • 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 shift.
  • Ability to operate small handheld power, impact, or vibratory tools with the dominant hand for short durations, repeatedly throughout the shift.
  • Ability to sit for 8 hours during shifts with occasional breaks and to work overtime as business demands.
  • Ability to perform tasks using a microscope.
  • Ability to operate equipment using a foot pedal.
• Critical Experience
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a Dental Technician with a proven track record of success.
  • Experience working in more than one dental lab preferred.
  • Experience working in a regulated environment preferred.

Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors... The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. $29.40–$35.90 per hour.

Benefits may include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k) match, and other applicable compensation plans.

Operating Company:
Nobel Biocare

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