3D Printer Operator/Lab Production Assistant

Cambridge Dental Group; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid vacation

Job summary

Cambridge Dental Group is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented 3D Printer Operator / Lab Production Assistant to manage the expanding in-house manufacturing line. No prior dental experience is required, as workflows are outsourced for design phases and this role focuses on physical printing and post-processing.

You will print, post-process, and QC dental aligners in a clean, professional setting, maintaining inventory and workflow efficiency in a busy private practice.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating resin (SLA/DLP) or filament (FDM) 3D printers.
• Follow step-by-step chemical and mechanical production guidelines.
• Comfort with file management software, cloud portals, and printer slicer software.
• Excellent hand‑eye coordination for delicate dental components.

Responsibilities

• File Management: Download finalized digital print files from secure cloud networks.
• Printer Staging: Prepare, nest, and queue files with slicer software.
• Machine Operation: Run and maintain desktop resin 3D printers, calibrations.
• Post-Processing: IPA washing and UV curing as per recipes.
• Quality Control: Inspect aligners for transparency, edges, and accuracy.
• Lab Management: Keep workspace sterile, organized, and track supplies.

Skills

3D printing experience

Meticulous accuracy

Technical literacy

Manual dexterity

Reliability

Tools

SLA printers

FDM printers

Slicer software

Cloud portals

Job description

About Us:

Cambridge Dental Group is a high-quality, modern, multi-specialty private practice dedicated to providing exceptional patient care using cutting-edge dental technology. We take pride in our welcoming, collaborative workplace culture and our status as one of the Top 1% of dental providers for Invisalign nationwide. Because of our massive clear aligner volume, we are bringing our advanced manufacturing workflows directly into our office with a state-of-the-art, in-house printing lab.

About the Role:

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, full-time 3D Printer Operator / Lab Production Assistant to manage our expanding in-house manufacturing line.

No prior dental or medical experience is required! Because all digital tooth movements and aligner designs are fully outsourced to a specialized digital lab, your role is completely focused on the physical 3D printing, post-processing, and quality control cycle. If you love 3D printing, working with technology, and executing precise mechanical recipes in a clean, professional environment, this is the perfect job for you.

What You Will Do:

• File Management: Download finalized digital print files (.STL format) from our secure laboratory cloud network.
• Printer Staging: Prepare, nest, and queue files using desktop 3D printing slicer software.
• Machine Operation: Run and maintain desktop liquid resin 3D printers (loading resins, managing build plates, performing routine calibrations).
• Post-Processing: Rigidly execute chemical post-processing steps, including isopropyl alcohol (IPA) washing cycles and timed UV light curing recipes.
• Quality Control: Perform detailed physical inspections of finished aligners to ensure crystal-clear transparency, smooth edges, and flawless accuracy.
• Lab Management: Maintain a sterile, safe, and highly organized laboratory workspace while tracking resin and cleaning supply inventory.

What We Are Looking For:

• 3D Printing Experience: Hands-on experience operating consumer or industrial resin (SLA/DLP) or filament (FDM) 3D printers. Hobbyists, makerspace members, and technical school graduates are highly encouraged to apply!
• Meticulous Accuracy: Ability to strictly follow step-by-step chemical and mechanical production guidelines without cutting corners.
• Technical Literacy: Comfort navigating file management software, cloud portals, and printer slicer software.
• Manual Dexterity: Great hand-eye coordination and patience for handling delicate, high-precision dental components.
• Reliability: A dependable professional who takes pride in maintaining an efficient, clean workshop space.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Premium Work Environment: Skip the brutal conditions of heavy warehouse or industrial manufacturing. Work in our clean, climate-controlled, state-of-the-art multi-specialty dental office.
• Excellent Full-Time Schedule: Enjoy a predictable daytime routine with early Friday afternoons off and zero weekend shifts.
• Stable Industry Leader: Work alongside an elite team with a massive, highly successful clear aligner program.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We offer excellent medical benefits, paid time off (PTO), and paid vacation to ensure our team is well taken care of.