Dental Lab Additive Manufacturing Technician - Milwaukee VA Medical Center (Onsite)

$47,986 - $58,240/Yr

3D Systems - Rock Hill, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Rock Hill, SC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Dental Laboratory Technician at 3D Systems Healthcare will work in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to fabricate additive manufactured dental prostheses. This role requires a thorough understanding of oral anatomy and dental materials, as well as advanced skills in dental laboratory procedures. The technician will be involved in the digital design and fabrication of various dental appliances, ensuring high precision and quality in all outputs.

Responsibilities

• Utilize CAD/CAM for the design and production of dental models, nightguards, dentures, custom trays, denture bases, crowns, and bridges.
• Fabricate appliances such as night guards, splints, stents, sleep apnea devices, and orthodontic tooth position devices.
• Create restorations that meet the esthetic, functional, and anatomic requirements of dental prescriptions.
• Perform waxing, investing, boiling out, curing, and de-flasking of acrylic bases for dentures.
• Reproduce dentures with high precision and accuracy.
• Remove excess acrylic from dentures and polish to a natural high shine.
• Bend wrought wire clasps and bars according to dental prescriptions.
• Operate digital dentistry equipment such as lab scanners and 3D printers.
• Order and stock required laboratory supplies.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all laboratory equipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures for HIPAA compliance and safety standards.
• Assist in determining and maintaining dental lab case due dates via a digital management system.
• Communicate with dentists and the dental team to meet care standards.
• Document all patient-specific fabricated devices promptly.
• Perform post-processing for all additive manufacturing products produced in the lab.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification in dental lab technology or a related biotechnology profession is preferred but not required.
• Experience in a high-volume dental lab environment is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a dental technician role.
• Solid background in CAD or CAM applications within the dental field.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in digital denture design and crown and bridge design.
• Familiarity with digital dental processes, including digital scanning and 3D printing methods.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans
• Generous paid parental and bereavement leave
• Hybrid work practices for better work/life balance
• Industry leading vacation practices
• Paid volunteer time
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Engaging employee recognition program
• Opportunities to grow and develop