What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3D Technician - Orthodontic Appliances (Entry Level) position at Excel Orthodontics?
Who We Are
Excel Orthodontics is a full-service orthodontic laboratory. Since 1990, we have provided top-tier services to doctors in the dental and orthodontic field throughout the U.S.
What We Do
We specialize in creating high-quality orthodontic appliances, including invisible and acrylic retainers, splints, and mouthpieces, for example. Our skilled technicians use modern equipment and state-of-the-art technology to fulfill thousands of orders annually.
Why Work for Excel
At Excel Orthodontics, each employee is an essential part of our team. You'll contribute to our mission of producing life-changing appliances for customers across the country. We value and appreciate the hard work and dedication of every team member.
Additional reasons to consider joining our team include:
- On-the-job training for all positions.
- Competitive compensation packages with great entry-level base pay.
- Multi-option health plans, 401k with a generous company match.
- Work-life balance and opportunities for career growth.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a tech-savvy and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a 3D Technician. In this entry-level role, you will be responsible for reviewing, cleaning, and preparing digital scans of patients' teeth impressions for 3D printing. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with computers and industry-specific technology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret prescriptions and job orders, ensuring all work is completed per specifications.
- Retrieve client cases and doctor preferences from the client portal (DLCPM).
- Add product ID to cases for billing purposes according to doctor requests.
- Clean and digitally adjust scanned images according to doctor preferences in preparation for printing.
- Scan physical imprints for model creation and clean/prep the scanned images before printing.
- Send prepared digital images to the 3D printer for model creation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly learn industry-specific hardware/software, including scanners, printers, and image-editing software.
- Ability to read and interpret job orders accurately.
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of reliability.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Schedule and Compensation:
- Monday through Friday: 9:00a to 5:30p
- $18.00 Hourly
Salary : $18