3D Printer Operator & Lab Tech — Dental Aligners

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

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.