Sr. Metal Printing Technician
Core
Operate advanced metal additive manufacturing systems to fabricate high-quality dental products (crowns, bridges, implant bars, frameworks) in a fast-paced production environment.
Role type
Senior IC metal printing technician / additive manufacturing operator
Builds
Dental products (crowns, bridges, implant bars, frameworks) via metal 3D printing
Domain
Dental manufacturing / Additive manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
metal additive manufacturing operation, build preparation, print monitoring, quality inspection, troubleshooting, process improvement, digital manufacturing tools, mechanical aptitude, workflow optimization
Preferred skills
dental lab experience, CNC machining, 3D printing exposure, digital manufacturing software proficiency
Technologies
metal printing software, additive manufacturing equipment, digital manufacturing tools
Responsibilities
operate metal printing software and equipment to prepare, orient, nest, and support dental products; launch and monitor metal print jobs to ensure successful build completion; troubleshoot process, equipment, software, and print-related issues; uphold strict manufacturing and print quality standards including powder handling and inspection; assist with machine cleaning, routine maintenance, and workspace organization; partner with production, design, and quality teams to resolve workflow bottlenecks; serve as on-site team lead for a small additive manufacturing team; recommend and drive process implementation and improvement efforts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team lead responsibilities