Dental Technician, Manufacturing Finishing Specialist (2nd Shift)

Envista Dentistry•Mahwah, NJ

7d•$28 - $33

About The Position

Purpose: The Dental Technician brings dental lab–level finishing expertise into a high precision manufacturing environment. As a member of the production CNC milling organization, this position is responsible for the post milling finishing stage , using hand finishing, blending, contouring, and surface refinement techniques—not CNC machining—to ensure each component reaches its final specification. This role applies the craftsmanship of a dental technician within a structured production workflow, serving as the critical bridge between machined parts and final product quality. This position is part time, Monday - Friday Accountabilities: Perform precision finishing, blending, and surface refinement on small, high tolerance components ‑tolerance components Frequently handle and manipulate small components using a pinch or squeeze grip with the non-dominant hand across multiple production tasks. Operate small handheld power, impact, and vibratory tools with the dominant hand for brief durations, intermittently throughout the shift, to support product finishing and detailing. Perform technical tasks using foot pedal-operated handheld tools, assisting with material preparation and processing Perform maintenance activities for equipment according to procedures. Operate all secondary equipment as required (Furnace, UltraSonic Cleaner, Sandblaster, etc) Work as part of a team to improve manufacturing processes through Kaizen Perform in-process inspection before hand-off to QC; may perform final QC as required Identify and escalate issues such as quality concerns to direct manager and/or correct function Maintains safety policies and procedures, including 5S initiatives and housekeeping Attend and participate in Safety Committees / Training as required Other finishing or finalizing duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
Experience working as a Dental Technician or experience working within similar or equivalent high-precision artistic manufacturing process
General understanding of dental anatomy required
Professional proficiency in English required
Professional proficiency in PC-standard software (MS-Office); basic knowledge of SAP preferred
Ability to identify slight variances in color and hue
Must have a strong attention to detail
Ability to handle and manipulate small components using a pinch/squeeze grip with the non-dominant hand across multiple tasks performed frequently throughout the full duration of the shift
Ability to operate small handheld power, impact, or vibratory tools with the dominant hand for short durations, repeatedly throughout the full duration of the shift
Ability to sit for 8 hours during work shift with occasional breaks, willing 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
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Dental Technician and proven track record of success
Experience working in more than one dental lab preferred
Experience working in a regulated environment preferred
Plans and Aligns
Customer Focus
Collaborates
Drives Results
Artistic ability
Ability to identify slight variances in color
Deep understanding of overall product or process when working on a specific task
Sharing technical knowledge with others in the team
Completion of assigned deliverables on time with minimal supervision
Communicating proactively about developments or issues that affect their work, ability to be accountable

Nice To Haves

Certified Dental Technician (CDT) preferred but not required
Professional proficiency in PC-standard software (MS-Office); basic knowledge of SAP preferred
Experience working in more than one dental lab preferred
Experience working in a regulated environment preferred

Responsibilities

Perform precision finishing, blending, and surface refinement on small, high tolerance components
Frequently handle and manipulate small components using a pinch or squeeze grip with the non-dominant hand across multiple production tasks.
Operate small handheld power, impact, and vibratory tools with the dominant hand for brief durations, intermittently throughout the shift, to support product finishing and detailing.
Perform technical tasks using foot pedal-operated handheld tools, assisting with material preparation and processing
Perform maintenance activities for equipment according to procedures.
Operate all secondary equipment as required (Furnace, UltraSonic Cleaner, Sandblaster, etc)
Work as part of a team to improve manufacturing processes through Kaizen
Perform in-process inspection before hand-off to QC; may perform final QC as required
Identify and escalate issues such as quality concerns to direct manager and/or correct function
Maintains safety policies and procedures, including 5S initiatives and housekeeping
Attend and participate in Safety Committees / Training as required
Other finishing or finalizing duties as assigned by supervisor.