3D-Printed Orthodontics Manufacturing Technician

LightForce Orthodontics; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Paid parental leave

Food/coffee at workplace

Job summary

LightForce Orthodontics is hiring a Manufacturing Technician to maintain daily operations of the orthodontic appliance production line at our Wilmington, MA site. You will work with hardware engineers, dental planners, and management to ensure on‑time delivery and strict quality standards.

The role offers broad responsibilities across setup, operation, inspection, and traceability, with opportunities to train others and contribute to safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain documentation.
• Experience with data traceability and quality procedures.
• Experience with manufacturing or assembly environments is a plus.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic English proficiency in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor manufacturing equipment performing tasks required to build the product and prepare it for shipment worldwide.
• Follow specifications, job orders, work instructions, and quality procedures to produce specific products in accordance with our quality system.
• Maintain product traceability throughout the manufacturing process.
• Become fully trained, and follow all safety procedures for the operation and use of equipment.
• Inspect product; set up and operate manufacturing equipment.
• Inspect incoming materials as per inspection procedures as needed.
• Inspect materials, products, and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Route product samples for quality control inspection according to procedure.
• Ensure that equipment operations conform to production or process standards.
• Support the training or cross‑training of operators that are new to the work area.
• Contribute actively to safety and quality system improvement programs.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, and assure proper disposal of waste materials.
• Comply with all Company policies including safety, operating procedures, quality, attendance, and proper on‑the‑job conduct

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork & communication

Basic computer literacy

Documentation & traceability

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in manufacturing or related field

Job description

LightForce Orthodontics is hiring a Manufacturing Technician to maintain daily operations of the orthodontic appliance production line at our Wilmington, MA site. You will work with hardware engineers, dental planners, and management to ensure on‑time delivery and strict quality standards.

The role offers broad responsibilities across setup, operation, inspection, and traceability, with opportunities to train others and contribute to safety initiatives.