Dental Technician I – Procera Complete
About The Position
Procera Complete Dental Lab specializes in finalizing customized CAD/CAM dental prosthetics. The Dental Technician I supports key production processes, including sorting and managing incoming cases, preparing items for finalization, and packaging completed prosthetics. This entry-level role suits a detail-oriented and efficient person with strong manual dexterity, some artistic skill, and a foundational understanding of dental principles. A customer-focused mindset and the ability to work in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment are essential. The technician handles and manipulates small components, uses handheld and footpedal-operated tools, and operates secondary equipment such as a furnace, ultrasonic cleaner, and sandblaster. The role also includes equipment maintenance, collaboration with cross-functional teams, participation in Kaizen process improvements, final inspections and packaging, escalation of quality issues, housekeeping and safety compliance, and required training.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
- Some experience as a Dental Technician or equivalent experience in a high-precision artistic manufacturing process.
- Professional proficiency in English.
- Professional proficiency with PC-standard software, including MS Office.
- Ability to identify slight variances in color and hue.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to frequently manipulate small components with a pinch or squeeze grip using the non-dominant hand throughout the shift.
- Ability to repeatedly operate small handheld power, impact, or vibratory tools with the dominant hand for short durations throughout the shift.
- Ability to sit for eight hours during a work shift, with occasional breaks.
- Willingness to work overtime depending on business demands.
- Ability to see through and perform tasks using a microscope.
- Ability to operate equipment using a foot pedal.
Nice To Haves
- General understanding of dental anatomy.
- Basic knowledge of SAP.
- Experience working in a dental lab.
- Experience working in a regulated environment.
Responsibilities
- Sort and manage incoming cases and prepare items for finalization.
- Frequently handle and manipulate small components using a pinch or squeeze grip with the non-dominant hand.
- Operate small handheld power, impact, and vibratory tools with the dominant hand for brief, intermittent periods throughout the shift.
- Perform technical tasks using footpedal-operated handheld tools to assist with material preparation and processing.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance according to established procedures.
- Operate secondary equipment as required, including a furnace, ultrasonic cleaner, and sandblaster.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments to meet production goals.
- Participate in team-driven manufacturing process improvements using Kaizen methodologies.
- Conduct final inspections, package, and/or label finished products as needed.
- Identify and escalate quality concerns and other issues to the appropriate manager or department.
- Follow safety policies and 5S initiatives and perform regular housekeeping.
- Attend required training sessions to support skill development and compliance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) match.
- Annual performance bonus may be included in the total compensation package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
