Digital Orthodontic Production Technician

LightForce; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & paid holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Fringe benefits

Paid parental leave

Onsite food/coffee

Job summary

LightForce, a leading digital orthodontics innovator, is seeking a manufacturing technician to operate and oversee equipment on the production floor, ensuring precise, high-quality orthodontic components are ready for worldwide shipment.

You will follow established procedures, maintain traceability, and collaborate with hardware engineers and planners to keep operations flowing. Third-shift and weekend schedules are available.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience involving small-part, highly dexterous work.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s in manufacturing or a related field preferred (not required).
• Exposure to 3D printing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, run, and oversee manufacturing equipment to build products and prepare them for worldwide shipment.
• Follow specifications, job orders, work instructions, and quality procedures aligned to our quality system.
• Maintain complete product traceability throughout each manufacturing step.
• Become fully qualified on equipment and adhere to all safety procedures without exception.
• Inspect product and equipment; identify defects or malfunctions and take appropriate action.
• Perform incoming material inspections as needed per defined procedures.
• Route product samples for quality control inspections according to procedure.
• Verify equipment operations meet production and process standards.
• Support onboarding, training, and cross-training of operators new to the area.
• Participate in safety and quality system improvement initiatives.
• Keep your work area clean and organized; dispose of waste properly.
• Uphold all company policies, including safety, operating procedures, quality, attendance, and professional conduct.

Skills

Dexterous manufacturing

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Education

Associate/Bachelor in manufacturing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

3D printing exposure

Job description

About LightForce

LightForce is transforming orthodontics through a fully digital, 3D-printed platform that drives efficiency, elevates clinical consistency, and makes treatment outcomes more predictable. Our patient-specific brackets, paired with AI-guided treatment planning, redefine personalization at scale. Learn more at www.lf.co.

About LightForce

LightForce is transforming orthodontics through a fully digital, 3D-printed platform that drives efficiency, elevates clinical consistency, and makes treatment outcomes more predictable. Our patient-specific brackets, paired with AI-guided treatment planning, redefine personalization at scale. Learn more at www.lf.co.

Your day at a glance

Step onto a production floor where precision meets purpose. You’ll rotate between equipment setups, real-time monitoring, and detailed inspections—all to ensure customized orthodontic appliances ship accurately and on time. You’ll partner closely with hardware engineers and dental planners, and you’ll coordinate with leadership to keep operations flowing. This role reports to the Manufacturing Project Manager.

Third-shift and weekend schedules are available.

What you will do

• Set up, run, and oversee manufacturing equipment to build products and prepare them for worldwide shipment.
• Follow specifications, job orders, work instructions, and quality procedures aligned to our quality system.
• Maintain complete product traceability throughout each manufacturing step.
• Become fully qualified on equipment and adhere to all safety procedures without exception.
• Inspect product and equipment; identify defects or malfunctions and take appropriate action.
• Perform incoming material inspections as needed per defined procedures.
• Route product samples for quality control inspections according to procedure.
• Verify equipment operations meet production and process standards.
• Support onboarding, training, and cross-training of operators new to the area.
• Participate in safety and quality system improvement initiatives.
• Keep your work area clean and organized; dispose of waste properly.
• Uphold all company policies, including safety, operating procedures, quality, attendance, and professional conduct.

What you bring Education and Experience

• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience involving small-part, highly dexterous work.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s in manufacturing or a related field preferred (not required).
• Exposure to 3D printing is a plus.

Required Qualifications

• Comfort with basic computer tools (Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite).
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational habits.
• Clear understanding of documentation discipline and data traceability.
• Experience executing Standard Operating Procedures in manufacturing or assembly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong safety mindset in a production environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; genuine enthusiasm for learning.
• Basic proficiency in speaking and understanding English.

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 20 pounds.
• Reach and operate equipment controls.
• Work with production chemicals, adhesives, and epoxies while using required PPE.
• Visually discern tiny (< 1 mm), low-contrast features on parts/components.
• Stand for extended periods, walk the floor, and perform hands‑on tasks.

Perks

• PTO and paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Fringe benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Onsite perks such as food/coffee

A note from us

We’re building a diverse, inclusive team and care most about finding the best person for the role. If you don’t meet every preferred qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

Legal

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.

LightForce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.