The acrylic finishing technician will perform finishing work on all types of orthodontic appliances according to doctor's prescriptions. This role is 100% hands on and requires a dedication to excellence and craftsmanship. As you gain tenure you are required to learn about basic oral structure, tooth anatomy, tooth numbering systems and a wide variety of basic orthodontic appliances, with many minor variations, and their functions.

This position is from 7 am to 3:30 pm with overtime hours, as needed, in times of increased workload.

Essential Functions :

• Read prescriptions and identify appliance that has been crafted
• Follow detailed directions on how to finish appliances
• Use Biostar machine to make Essix retainers
• Use high speed, hand held finishing tool to smooth out rough edges and define desired form
• Use polishing lathe, steam wand and other tools as needed to polish and buff final product
• Problem solve as needed
• Learn when to ask for assistance and when to independently make decisions
• ‪Work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Keep records of production quantities and time
• Work in a stationary position for several hours at a time
• Use hands and fingers to manipulate materials for several hours at a time
• ‪Exhibit great hand-eye coordination

Qualifications :

• Detail-oriented
• ‪Great work ethic
• ‪Extraordinary time management skills

‪ MUST have a positive attitude and work well with others