Digital Technician

Great Lakes Dental Technologies is an employee-owned dental manufacturer offering over 4,000 products and operating one of the largest orthodontic laboratories in the United States, located in Tonawanda, NY.

About the role

Responsible for processing all digital orders received through both the lab and the computer portal, utilizing advanced digital printing equipment and software to prepare, print, and ensure the quality of custom dental models and products.

Pay

$17.00 - $18.50 per hour

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Responsibilities

• Opens portal on each case and downloads extension file
• Reads and posts notes for case
• Assesses doctors scans and creates 3D print-ready models on PC
• Converts created models into print jobs for various styles of printers:
  • SLA resin printing
  • Metal powder SLS
  • Nylon powder SLS
• Starts and clears 3D printers
• Accurately interprets equipment
• Cleans and finishes models by hand after removal from printers, including quality checking
• Removes resin from models using post-process equipment followed by a UV cure cycle
• Depowders models and polishes appliances using tumblers
• Performs heat treatment and tumbling of metal parts
• Collaborates with other lab technicians and digital designers to ensure product quality
• Changes consumables on printers
• Performs tumbling process on acrylic splints
• Runs alcohol recycler
• Maintains a clean work environment and clean printers
• Uses Ortho analyzer software to add study model bases and fix minor distortions
• Performs main lab functions as required depending on DBR requirements

Requirements

• Strong computer literacy, with the ability to quickly learn and navigate new software and 3D printers
• Good interpersonal and teambuilding skills
• Good dexterity and hand/eye coordination
• Ability to understand and follow directions

Qualifications

• No previous education required
• Prior CAD experience helpful

Technical Knowledge

• 3D Printers: SLA and SLS printers

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• College Scholarships
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Annual Wage Increase

Why work with us

• Established Legacy: Join a stable, industry-leading company that has grown from a 2-person lab in 1965 to a 200+ employee-owned organization.
• Employee Ownership: Each team member has a stake in the company's success, fostering responsibility, collaboration, and commitment. Employees earn company stock.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy benefits that support well-being, financial security, and work-life balance.
• Wellness & Work-Life Balance: Environment promotes wellness events and a healthy work-life balance.
• Diverse Opportunities: Employment opportunities in various departments including laboratory, digital production, customer service, accounting, sales, marketing, warehouse, and shipping and receiving.
• Training and Innovation: Hands-on training provides opportunities to develop and enhance skills for career advancement.
• Community and Impact: Participate in company-sponsored activities such as raffles for charity, fitness events, lunch and learns, craft nights, food trucks, company lunches, and outings.