DENTAL 3D PRINTING TECHNICIAN

Catalis Dental Lab Partners•Tempe, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JB Dental Lab is a state-of-the-art Full Service Dental Laboratory, specializing in digital Full-Arch Solutions. We take pride in utilizing advanced digital workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy in dental restorations, reducing chair time and ensuring high-quality outcomes for patients. The 3D Dental Printing Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining 3D printing equipment to support efficient, high-quality production. This role performs routine printer operation, calibration, and preventive maintenance activities, including cleaning, lubrication, leveling, and consumable replacement, while accurately documenting maintenance and calibration results to support quality management system (QMS) requirements. The position also maintains a clean and organized production environment and ensures adequate supplies of resin, alcohol, and other consumables to sustain uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Operating and maintaining 3D printing equipment
Routine printer operation, calibration, and preventive maintenance
Cleaning, lubrication, leveling, and consumable replacement
Documenting maintenance and calibration results
Maintaining a clean and organized production environment
Ensuring adequate supplies of resin, alcohol, and other consumables
Operating CAM/slicing software
Supporting, arranging, hollowing, orienting, and manipulating STL models
Safely handling and disposing of resins and waste products
Following instructions on work tickets and Rx forms
Tracking case production information
Safely taking down print jobs
Following post-processing instructions for various resins
Using measuring equipment (digital calipers, micrometer) and recording accurate results
Troubleshooting printing failures
Uploading print job log files
Post-processing 3D-printed parts
Coordinating with other departments

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of relevant dental/down & upstream production tasks
Recognizing common CAD issues and problems in STLs
Working with CAD team/3D Printing manager to resolve issues

Responsibilities

Operate all 3D printers and associated equipment
Perform and log basic maintenance tasks on printers (cleaning, lubricating rails, leveling, film changes)
Perform and basic calibration tasks on printers and log results for QMS tracking (leveling, shrinkage calibration)
Clean production area & equipment as needed
Swap and replace production consumables as needed to ensure quality production (alcohol, resin, printer consumables)
Safely handle and dispose of resins and waste products associated with the production process according to SDS info and regulations
Follow instructions on work tickets and Rx forms to ensure quality product
Track case production information by scanning cases and entering data into QMS logs
Operate CAM/slicing software to prepare jobs for printers
Understand relevant dental/down & upstream production tasks to aid production
Support, arrange, hollow, orient, and otherwise manipulate STL models in CAM/slicing software to ensure optimal printing
Inform the Printing Manager of supplies/equipment that need to be ordered
Safely take down print jobs and remove them from build plates without injuring the parts or yourself
Closely follow post-processing instructions for various resins to ensure parts are both cleaned and cured completely before sending the case out of the department
Bring complicated/biocompatible cases to 3D Printing Manager for QC before or after production as appropriate
Bring completed cases to their next area of production
Stock common supplies in the printing production area as needed
Pick up case pans ready for 3D printing in a timely manner
Inform the 3D Printing Manager and front desk staff when cases will be delayed
Recognize common CAD issues and problems in STLs and work with CAD team/3D Printing manager to resolve
Check STL files and print jobs for errors before starting production
Use measuring equipment (digital calipers, micrometer) and record accurate results
Troubleshoot printing failures and reach out to the 3D Printing Manager for assistance as needed
Upload all print job log files to web service designated by the 3D Printing Manager as jobs are completed for tracking and accountability
Post-process 3D-printed parts to remove surface blemishes and support spurs when needed
Coordinate with other departments to complete cases/requests as needed
Assist the 3D Printing Manager with other relevant tasks at the Manager's discretion