Sr. Metal printing Technician
Operate advanced metal additive manufacturing systems to fabricate high-quality dental products like crowns and bridges. Requires 2+ years production experience, attention to detail, mechanical curiosity, and ability to troubleshoot in a fast-paced environment; serve as on-site team lead.
About the job
What You’ll Do
- Directly operate metal printing software and equipment to prepare, orient, nest, and support dental products (e.g., crowns, bridges, implant bars, frameworks) in a fast-paced production environment.
- Launch and monitor metal print jobs, verify machine readiness, and ensure successful build completion according to established workflows and production timelines.
- Serve as a key operator with firsthand insights into workflow, machine performance, and production capacity improvement opportunities that help drive throughput and product quality.
- Quickly troubleshoot process, equipment, software, and print-related issues while operating within a high-volume dental manufacturing environment.
- Uphold strict manufacturing and print quality standards including build preparation protocols, machine operating procedures, powder handling processes, and inspection requirements.
- Partner closely with team members across production, design, and quality teams to quickly identify and resolve workflow bottlenecks.
- Assist with machine cleaning, routine maintenance, powder handling, and workspace organization to ensure safe and efficient production operations.
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 2+ years of experience in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- High comfort level with digital tools, software systems, and technology
- Mechanical curiosity and interest in advanced manufacturing technologies
- Passion for problem solving and breaking challenges into manageable steps
- Strong self-motivation and ability to prioritize effectively
- Team-player mentality and willingness to support others
- Ability to learn new tools, workflows, and technical concepts quickly
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Serve as on-site team lead for a small additive manufacturing team
- Recommend and drive process implementation and improvement efforts
Bonus Points For
- Experience working in a dental lab
- Exposure to additive manufacturing, 3D printing, CNC machining, or technical production equipment
- Experience working with digital manufacturing software
- Outstanding professional references
- Relentlessly positive attitude, strong sense of humor, and ability to have fun while working hard
Skills
Metal Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing, Build Preparation, Machine Operation, Print Monitoring, Quality Inspection, Powder Handling, Cnc Machining, Digital Manufacturing Software, Troubleshooting
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