Dental Finishing Technician

Avadent; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AvaDent seeks a meticulous Dental Finishing Technician to perform detailed handwork on dental products in our on-site Scottsdale lab. You will shape, polish, texturize, and inspect components, ensuring adherence to precise dimensions and quality standards.

Candidates with strong fine-motor skills and patience who can follow detailed instructions and maintain consistent workmanship will thrive; prior lab experience is helpful but not required as AvaDent provides training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong fine-motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Excellent attention to very small details.
• Patience and ability to perform precise, repetitive handwork.
• Good visual judgment of shape, symmetry, texture and appearance.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to learn specialized tools, materials, and finishing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed finishing, shaping, smoothing, polishing, texturing, cleaning, and related handwork on dental products.
• Use hand tools, rotary tools, polishing equipment, and other finishing equipment after training.
• Follow product specifications, work instructions, samples, and quality standards.
• Visually inspect work for small imperfections, contour, symmetry, and appearance.
• Make careful adjustments while protecting critical product dimensions and features.
• Maintain consistent workmanship across repetitive production with attention to detail.
• Handle products to prevent damage, contamination, or rework.
• Identify defects or questionable work and elevate issues when appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and care for tools and equipment.
• Complete required production documentation accurately.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to meet quality and daily production needs.
• Learn additional finishing techniques and processes as assigned.

Skills

Fine motor skills

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Patience

Following instructions

Independence

Dependable attendance

Willingness to learn tools & finishing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Rotary tools

Polishing equipment

Finishing equipment

Job description

Description

The Dental Finishing Technician performs detailed, hands‑on finishing work on AvaDent dental products. This position requires excellent hand‑eye coordination, patience, visual attention to small details, and an artistic sense for shape, contour, texture, appearance, and overall quality.

Dental laboratory experience is helpful but not required. AvaDent can train the right individual. Candidates with backgrounds that require precise handwork and an artistic eye - including nail technology, art, jewelry making, model making, cosmetology, crafts, or similar detailed work - may be well suited for this position.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform detailed finishing, shaping, smoothing, polishing, texturing, cleaning, and related handwork on dental products.
• Use hand tools, rotary tools, polishing equipment, and other finishing equipment after appropriate training.
• Follow product specifications, work instructions, samples, and quality standards.
• Visually inspect work for small imperfections, surface quality, contour, symmetry, consistency, and overall appearance.
• Make careful adjustments while protecting critical product dimensions and features.
• Maintain consistent workmanship across repetitive production while preserving attention to detail.
• Handle products carefully to prevent damage, contamination, or unnecessary rework.
• Identify defects or questionable work and elevate issues when appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and properly care for tools and equipment.
• Accurately complete required production documentation.
• Work with supervisors and other production team members to meet quality and daily production requirements.
• Learn additional finishing techniques and processes as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong fine‑motor skills and hand‑eye coordination.
• Excellent attention to very small details.
• Patience and ability to perform precise, repetitive handwork.
• Good visual judgment and an appreciation for shape, symmetry, texture, and appearance.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to learn specialized tools, materials, and finishing techniques.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining consistent quality and productivity.

Preferred Backgrounds

• Dental laboratory or dental finishing experience.
• Nail technician or nail artist.
• Artist, sculptor, painter, craftsperson, or model maker.
• Jewelry making, engraving, watch repair, or other precision handwork.
• Cosmetology or other work requiring fine hand skills and aesthetic judgment.
• Manufacturing or assembly work involving small parts and detailed inspection.

Key Attributes

Fine Motor Skills | Artistic Eye | Patience | Attention to Detail | Craftsmanship | Consistency | Dependability | Quality Focus

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an on‑site dental manufacturing environment and involves extended periods of detailed handwork, close visual inspection, repetitive motions, hand and rotary tools, polishing equipment, and other finishing processes. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as required by applicable law.

This description summarizes the general nature of the position and is not intended to list every responsibility that may be assigned.

AvaDent is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law.