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Manufacturing Technician - Entry Level (2nd Shift)

Dandy

Dandy

Carrollton, TX, USA
Posted on Jul 17, 2024

Dandy is transforming the massive ($200B) but antiquated dental industry. Backed by some of the world's leading venture capital investors, we are on an ambitious mission to integrate and simplify every function of the dental practice through technology. By building the operating system for every dental office in America, Dandy is empowering dentists with technology, innovation, and world-class support to achieve more for their practice, their people, and their patients.

ENTRY LEVEL: NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

About the Role

We are looking for entry level employees to join our growing manufacturing team! You will be responsible for operating our software(s) to ensure that orders are fabricated at the highest quality standards per customer deadlines. This role will require accurate shade distinction and color matching. If you’re looking to help disrupt an industry status quo and take lead in building and scaling a “Gold Standard Department” per aggressive growth targets, this is the right place for you! We don’t just want to offer you a job, we want to help you build a career by providing you with future opportunities for growth.

Breakdown of different technician roles:

Crown and Bridge

Using an artistic touch, these technicians finish minute details on crowns. Using stains, glazes, and rotary handpieces, they ensure crowns match the patients’ existing teeth. Detail oriented, fine motor skills and ability to work under a microscope a must.

Milling

Using computer software, these technicians position the designed crowns into a virtual block which will then be milled. Technicians position crowns in the block to get the best results from milling machines and to maximize raw materials. Must be computer savvy and detail oriented.

3D Printing

Using computer software, these technicians position dental models and removable restorations on a virtual 3D printer platform. Must be computer savvy and detail oriented. These technicians stand for most of the day. The technician is pulling the prints from 3D printers and cleaning, drying, curing, and sorting them for the next step. Must be detail oriented and organized.

Removables

These technicians have an artistic touch. Using rotary hand pieces they bring dentures and other removables to life. These technicians must also pay attention to details to ensure comfort for the patient.

Shipping

These technicians stand for most of the day. They package restorations and removables for shipment to the dental practices.

Order Entry

These technicians should be computer savvy. They must pay attention to the details. The details are critical as they determine how an order works its way through the lab. These specialists also move around throughout the lab as needed to track the orders

Quality Control

These technicians work under a microscope all day, validating that the completed products perfectly match the doctors’ order. They use handpieces to ensure the fit and they verify the appearance by color matching the patients' existing teeth. They must be detail oriented as they ensure the product meets or exceeds our strict quality standards.

What You'll Do

  • Operate Quickly: Directly operate our software(s) to orient and properly support dental products (e.g., crown, bridge, abutment) in a fast-paced environment

  • Drive Improvements: Serve as the go-to individual with firsthand insights on workflow, equipment, and capacity improvement opportunities to help drive high quality products

  • Problem Solve: Roll up your sleeves to quickly troubleshoot and solve process, equipment and/or technology issues as you operate within a large scale and fast paced dental lab

  • Quality Adherence: Uphold strict manufacturing quality standards (e.g., nesting operating procedures) and lead by example. High quality is key to efficient scalability!

  • Collaborate: Work with other team members to identify and quickly address bottlenecks

What We're Looking For

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent

  • 0-2+ years of experience in a fast-paced environment

  • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English

  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time

  • Passion for tackling problems and breaking them down into smaller manageable steps

  • High level of comfort with digital tools and technology

  • Very high attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Team player attitude and willingness to help others to help the team exceed expectations

  • Natural curiosity and ability to learn new concepts, tools, and workflows quickly

  • Strong self-motivation, self-direction, and ability to prioritize

  • Excellent communication and listening skills

Bonus Points For

  • Worked in a dental lab

  • Outstanding professional references to share

  • Relentlessly positive attitude, strong sense of humor, and the ability to have fun at work

Req ID: J-271

We offer a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits including healthcare, dental, parental planning, mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Dandy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Dandy also fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are dedicated to embracing challenges and creating an accessible, inclusive workplace for all individuals. If you require any accommodations for your interview or have any questions beforehand, rest assured that we will move at Dandy speed and do everything in our power to meet your needs.