CAD/CAM Designer - CPS (Monday to Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm)

Glidewell Dental; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobvite, Inc. is seeking a dental scanning technician to prepare and scan dental models and dies, ensuring accuracy of impressions and margins using CAD/CAM software. You will review scans, assist with design tasks, and maintain documentation throughout the process.

Ideal candidates will have basic dental training, plus experience with hand dexterity and dental workflows. This is an on-site role based in Irvine, CA with a focus on accurate, timely production.

Qualifications

• Basic dental training required.
• Prior dental experience or background preferred.
• Previous experience in roles requiring hand dexterity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve case box with model and prescription from cart.
• Scan full model, die, and separate upper/lower models.
• Monitor scanning process on computer screen and review results.
• Apply margins or annotations as needed and consult supervisor for complex issues.
• Place completed scans into the design workflow and upload files as required.
• Perform quality checks on scans using CAD/CAM software.

Skills

Hand and finger dexterity

Education

Basic dental training

Prior dental experience or background, a plus.

Previous experience working in positions that require hand and finger dexterity, a plus.

Tools

Dental scanning equipment

CAD/CAM program

Designated system/software

Job description

Essential Functions:

• Retrieves case box with model and prescription from cart.
• Utilizes designated system and software to scan impressions and models.
• Removes and reviews prescriptions (RX) from case box.
• Checks model against prescriptions including bite, margin lines, impression, color, and shade.
• May consult with supervisor on questions or complex issues.
• Removes die from model to be scanned.
• May use red pencil to draw margin lines on die if margins are not clear.
• May use hammer to remove model from metal articulator.
• Places plate with model into dental scanning equipment to start the scanning process.
• Scans full model, die, and separates upper and lower model in order to scan the arch.
• Monitors scanning process on computer screen.
• Removes model and die from plate.
• Reviews model on computer monitor to prepare for design.
• Once scan is complete, affixes sticker to paperwork to designate completion.
• Places completed cases on designated area to move to the next process.
• Articulates and trims digital models.
• Performs quality control checks on scans using CAD/CAM program.
• Forwards accurately completed scans to design process.
• Assists with designing model work and/or various products using designated software.
• Uploads files as required
• Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.

Education and Experience:

• Basic dental training.
• Prior dental experience or background, a plus.
• Previous experience working in positions that require hand and finger dexterity, a plus.

Pay Range: $18.00/hr