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 ‑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

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Operating Company:

Nobel Biocare

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Job details

Operating Company:

Nobel Biocare

Location:

United States of America, New Jersey, Mahwah

Date Posted:

2026-06-12

Req Number:

R5026320

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