Maintenance Technician I or II

About the role

LightForce is leading the digital transformation of orthodontics and redefines the standard of care for patients. Our fully digital, 3D-printed orthodontic platform increases practice efficiency, improves clinical consistency, and enables more predictable treatment outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventative maintenance in accordance with equipment PM schedules.
• Document maintenance activities in the electronic facility log.
• Maintain tooling, equipment, and logs to assure production readiness.
• Perform daily maintenance rounds, recording and correcting potential issues as they arise.
• Drive improvements to quality, process, and productivity.
• Ensure all processes comply with safety and quality standards.
• Employ 5S and lean manufacturing techniques.
• Ensure GMPs and SOPs are updated as process improvements/changes are released to production.
• Ensure that the best solutions (processes, machines, tools) are being employed within our production line.
• Perform process workflow simulations, risk assessments, and process change validation documentation.
• Continuously evaluate equipment and processes to ensure high efficiency and quality.
• Able to design and test jigs and other manufacturing aids to support productivity and performance metrics.
• Support production team by troubleshooting issues.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in manufacturing or related field is preferred but not required. Equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Certificate of training in mechanical or electronics is preferred but not required.
• Experience in a professional-level manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Experience working in a startup environment is a plus.
• Experience with additive manufacturing is a plus.
• Basic computer knowledge, such as using Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.
• Must demonstrate acute attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Critical understanding of the importance of documentation and data traceability.
• Familiarity and knowledge of executing Standard Operating Procedures in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Ability to work well independently and with cross-functional teams (production, engineering, and R&D).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to assess and navigate risks, perform failure and root cause analysis, and develop design of experiments.
• Ability to work safely and conscientiously in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated, data-driven, eager to learn, excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work with production chemicals, adhesives and epoxies, using required personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Generous premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Group plan voluntary life insurance.
• Fringe benefits.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid parental leave.
• Workplace perks such as food/coffee.