Dental CAM, Milling & Swiss Lathe Operator

Denbright Dental Labs•Burbank, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Burbank Dental Lab is hiring a full-time Dental CAM, Milling & Swiss Lathe Operator in Burbank, California. The operator programs and runs the milling and turning departments, taking restorations from CAD files through to finished parts using dedicated dental mills, larger industrial CNC machines, and Swiss-type lathes. Candidates with WorkNC or WorkNC Dental CAM experience, or experience operating Röders high-speed milling machines, are preferred. Operators experienced with other CAM systems are welcome, and training on the company’s software will be provided.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience running CNC mills in a production setting.
Experience operating dental milling machines, such as Roland/DGSHAPE, Amann Girrbach, or imes-icore machines, or similar.
Experience operating larger industrial CNC machining centers, including 5-axis machines.
Experience setting up and operating Swiss-type lathes, such as Citizen, Star, or Tsugami machines.
Hands-on experience with Fanuc CNC controls, including program edits, offsets, and alarm troubleshooting.
Experience performing preventive machine maintenance and maintaining accurate maintenance and production records.
Working knowledge of at least one CAM system, including creating custom toolpaths and machining strategies.
Experience creating CAD models using software such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, exocad, or 3Shape.
Ability to read tool data, adjust feeds and speeds, and diagnose machining problems.
Careful attention to detail and ability to work to tight tolerances.

Nice To Haves

WorkNC or WorkNC Dental (Hexagon) programming experience.
Experience operating Röders high-speed milling machines.
Implant bar, abutment, or full-arch milling experience.
Dental lab background.

Responsibilities

Import STL and dental CAD files, then nest, orient, and pin restorations in CAM software.
Create and simulate custom 3-, 4-, and 5-axis toolpaths, checking for collisions and undercuts before milling.
Develop and refine machining strategies and templates for different materials, restoration types, and machines.
Set up and operate dental mills and larger industrial CNC machines, including blanks, fixtures, tools, and work offsets.
Set up and operate Fanuc-controlled Swiss-type lathes, including guide bushings, bar feeders, tooling, and offsets.
Edit G-code programs at Fanuc controls and prove out new jobs.
Mill zirconia, PMMA, wax, glass ceramic, cobalt-chrome, and titanium, including implant bars and custom abutments.
Build and edit CAD models for fixtures, implant components, and restorations as needed.
Maintain tool libraries and track tool wear and tool life.
Perform preventive and routine maintenance on mills and lathes, including cleaning, lubrication, spindle checks, and calibration.
Maintain accurate maintenance logs, tool-change records, machine issue and repair records, and material lot and production records for traceability.
Inspect milled parts for fit and finish and troubleshoot quality or machine problems.
Prioritize the milling queue with the production team to meet case deadlines.