Manufacturing Technician - Multiple Openings and Levels

The role

You will maintain daily manufacturing operations of an orthodontic appliance production line. You will work with hardware engineers, dental planners, and management to ensure products meet quality standards and reach customers on time.

What you will do

• Set up, operate, and monitor manufacturing equipment
• Follow specifications, job orders, work instructions, and quality procedures
• Maintain product traceability throughout the manufacturing process
• Follow all safety procedures for the operation and use of equipment
• Inspect product and incoming materials
• Inspect materials, products, and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
• Route product samples for quality control inspection
• Ensure equipment operations conform to production or process standards
• Support the training or cross-training of operators
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Required qualifications

• 1 year of manufacturing experience that includes small-part, highly dexterous manipulation
• Basic computer knowledge, such as using Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
• Acute attention to detail and organizational skills
• Critical understanding of the importance of documentation and data traceability
• Familiarity with executing Standard Operating Procedures in a manufacturing or assembly environment
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work safely and conscientiously in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Basic proficiency speaking and understanding English
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
• Ability to reach and manipulate controls on equipment
• Perform work activities with production chemicals, adhesives and epoxies, using required personal protective equipment

Nice to have

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in manufacturing or related field
• Experience in 3D printing

Benefits

• PTO/Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401k Retirement plan
• Fringe benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Workplace perks such as food/coffee

About the company

LightForce is leading the digital transformation of orthodontics with a fully digital, 3D-printed orthodontic platform. The company delivers customized, patient-specific brackets paired with AI-driven treatment planning.