Dental Technician Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

Job Description:

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
- 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.

Job Requirements:

Critical Knowledge and Qualifications:

- 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
- Certified Dental Technician (CDT) preferred but not required

Critical Skills/technical know-how:

- 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

Critical Experience:

- 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

COMPETENCIES – Essential for the role

- Plans and Aligns
- Customer Focus
- Collaborates
- Drives Results
- Artistic ability
- Ability to identify slight variances in color

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS AND KEY CHALLENGES –

- 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

Target Market Salary Range:

Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.

$27.50 - $33.00 per hour

Operating Company:

Nobel Biocare

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