DENTAL 3D PRINTING TECHNICIAN
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Catalis Dental Lab Partners
Tempe, AZ, US
Summary
The technician is responsible for operating, calibrating, and maintaining 3D printing equipment to ensure high-quality dental restorations. They must also manage production consumables, document results for quality management systems, and perform post-processing on printed parts.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Tempe AZ - Tempe, AZ, Salary Range: Undisclosed, 3D Dental Printing Technician
Company Overview
Founded in 2010 and with locations in Tempe and Tucson, JB Dental Lab is a state-of-the-art Full Service Dental Laboratory, specializing in digital Full-Arch Solutions. We take pride in utilizing advanced digital workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy in dental restorations, reducing chair time and ensuring high-quality outcomes for patients.
Position Summary
Responsible for operating and maintaining 3D printing equipment to support efficient, high-quality production. This role performs routine printer operation, calibration, and preventive maintenance activities, including cleaning, lubrication, leveling, and consumable replacement, while accurately documenting maintenance and calibration results to support quality management system (QMS) requirements. The position also maintains a clean and organized production environment and ensures adequate supplies of resin, alcohol, and other consumables to sustain uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
Operate all 3D printers and associated equipment
Perform and log basic maintenance tasks on printers (cleaning, lubricating rails, leveling, film changes)
Perform and basic calibration tasks on printers and log results for QMS tracking (leveling, shrinkage calibration)
Clean production area & equipment as needed
Swap and replace production consumables as needed to ensure quality production (alcohol, resin, printer consumables)
Safely handle and dispose of resins and waste products associated with the production process according to SDS info and regulations:
Follow instructions on work tickets and Rx forms to ensure quality product
Track case production information by scanning cases and entering data into QMS logs
Operate CAM/slicing software to prepare jobs for printers
Understand relevant dental/down & upstream production tasks to aid production
Know how to support, arrange, hollow, orient, and otherwise manipulate STL models in CAM/slicing software to ensure optimal printing:
Inform the Printing Manager of supplies/equipment that need to be ordered
Safely take down print jobs and remove them from build plates without injuring the parts or yourself
Closely follow post-processing instructions for various resins to ensure parts are both cleaned and cured completely before sending the case out of the department:
Bring complicated/biocompatible cases to 3D Printing Manager for QC before or after production as appropriate
Bring completed cases to their next area of production
Stock common supplies in the printing production area as needed
Pick up case pans ready for 3D printing in a timely manner
Inform the 3D Printing Manager and front desk staff when cases will be delayed
Recognize common CAD issues and problems in STLs and work with CAD team/3D Printing manager to resolve:
Check STL files and print jobs for errors before starting production
Know how to use measuring equipment (digital calipers, micrometer) and record accurate results
Troubleshoot printing failures and reach out to the 3D Printing Manager for assistance as needed
Upload all print job log files to web service designated by the 3D Printing Manager as jobs are completed for tracking and accountability
Know how to post-process 3D-printed parts to remove surface blemishes and support spurs when needed:
Coordinate with other departments to complete cases/requests as needed
Assist the 3D Printing Manager with other relevant tasks at the Manager's discretion
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive Pay with additional bonus potential
Benefits including Medical, dental, vision, Life
401k with company match
Paid Time off (PTO) plus paid holidays
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
JB Dental Lab is an affiliate company of Catalis Dental Lab Partners. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity and the other Brands under the Catalis Network, you can find us at catalislabs.com. At JB Dental Lab, you are not just joining a Team, you are joining a family, Let’s start building some smiles together.
JB Dental Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Qualifications:
At Catalis Dental Lab Partners, we know that behind every successful dental practice isa lab partner who understands your unique business and clinical
needs. We have built our organization around a simple principle: your success drives everything we do. With over 50 years of experience and world-class technology, we bring together craftsmanship and digital capabilities to your dental practice.
At Catalis, we unite local understanding with national reach. Recognized as a trusted source by practices nationwide, our network enables laboratories to maintain community ties while accessing broader capabilities and expertise. Technicians who know your preferences are always just a call away, ready with guidance and creative solutions when you need them most.
We've learned that true dental excellence comes from making the complex feel simple. We adapt our approach from private practices to large groups to match your specific needs. Through advanced materials, digital workflows, and consistent quality, we help you deliver the outcomes your patients expect.
As the field of dentistry progresses, we at Catalis remain steadfast in our commitment to what matters most to you. We're committed to investing along with you to advance technology that improves dentistry. Your goals, patients, and practice will always be at the heart of everything we do.
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
At Catalis Dental Lab Partners, we know that behind every successful dental practice isa lab partner who understands your unique business and clinical
needs. We have built our organization around a simple principle: your success drives everything we do. With over 50 years of experience and world-class technology, we bring together craftsmanship and digital capabilities to your dental practice.
At Catalis, we unite local understanding with national reach. Recognized as a trusted source by practices nationwide, our network enables laboratories to maintain community ties while accessing broader capabilities and expertise. Technicians who know your preferences are always just a call away, ready with guidance and creative solutions when you need them most.
We've learned that true dental excellence comes from making the complex feel simple. We adapt our approach from private practices to large groups to match your specific needs. Through advanced materials, digital workflows, and consistent quality, we help you deliver the outcomes your patients expect.
As the field of dentistry progresses, we at Catalis remain steadfast in our commitment to what matters most to you. We're committed to investing along with you to advance technology that improves dentistry. Your goals, patients, and practice will always be at the heart of everything we do.
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
