Test Technician

LightForce Orthodontics • Wilmington, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Test Technician at LightForce, you will be an active member of a fast-growing start-up at the forefront of additive manufacturing. You will be responsible for conducting hands-on testing to validate quality and improve our orthodontic appliance production line. You will work closely with process engineers, hardware engineers, manufacturing team members and quality assurance. Your contributions will directly support product and process development, qualification, and production activities to maintain and improve our novel manufacturing system. This is an excellent position for individuals with QA and/or lab testing experience looking to grow alongside a new manufacturing process.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of professional-level career experience in manufacturing QA, lab testing, and/or test equipment operation, or actively pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering or a related field
• Excellent hands-on technical skills, ability to apply advanced troubleshooting skills
• Advanced computer knowledge, such as using Google Workplace and spreadsheets
• Acute attention to detail and organizational skills
• Critical understanding of the importance of documentation and data traceability
• Familiarity with executing Standard Operating Procedures in a manufacturing or assembly environment
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work safely and conscientiously in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with 3D printing, mechanical testing, and microscopy
• Experience with CAD and design of text fixtures and jigs
• Experience with additive manufacturing in an industrial setting
• Experience with test method validation and calibration procedures

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain lab testing and measurement equipment, e.g. tensile testers, hardness testers, microscopes, etc.
• Perform testing and measurements to collect data supporting development, qualification, and production needs
• Create and maintain databases
• Follow work instructions, test protocols and quality procedures; contribute to improvement of documentation
• Train manufacturing technicians on measurement and inspection procedures
• Maintain flexibility to work on ad-hoc projects with engineers and other technicians
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, and assure proper disposal of waste materials
• Comply with all Company policies including safety, operating procedures, quality, attendance, and proper on-the-job conduct
• Set up, operate, and monitor manufacturing equipment for test sample production, e.g. 3D printers (prototyping as well as industrial scale), furnaces, solvent cleaning equipment, and custom machinery

Benefits

• 3 weeks accrued vacation
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Generous premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans
• Group plan voluntary life insurance
• Pre-tax commuter benefits program
• Paid parental leave
• Fringe benefits
• Workplace perks such as food/coffee and flexible work schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED