Finishing Technician

AvaDent® Digital Dental Solutions; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AvaDent Digital Dental Solutions is seeking a Finishing Technician to perform final finishing, refining, polishing and quality prep of denture products. You will ensure cases meet AvaDent quality standards while supporting manufacturing and engineering objectives.

The role requires strong attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination and the ability to follow precise work instructions in a fast-paced production setting. Overnight hours and overtime may be needed.

Qualifications

• Strong hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform detailed finishing, polishing, and quality-focused work.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to follow work instructions and quality standards.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Review case notes and color maps for accuracy.
• Review and refine work orders to meet AvaDent standards.
• Process cases into Final Quality Control (QC).
• Perform post-QC refinements and adjustments as required.
• Rescan cases following modifications and verify updated color maps.
• Finish and polish flow-bonded products.
• Complete final finishing activities as needed to ensure product quality.

Skills

Excellent hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Ability to follow work instructions

Problem-solving

Teamwork / collaboration

Job description

Description

The Finishing Technician performs all tasks associated with the final finishing, refining, polishing, and quality preparation of AvaDent Digital Denture products. This role ensures cases meet established quality standards while supporting manufacturing, engineering, and operational objectives. This position plays a vital role in ensuring every product meets company quality standards while contributing to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties

• Review case notes and color maps for accuracy.
• Review and refine work orders to meet AvaDent standards.
• Process cases into Final Quality Control (QC).
• Perform post-QC refinements and adjustments as required.
• Rescan cases following modifications and verify updated color maps.
• Flow bond returning ATI cases.
• Finish and polish flow-bonded products.
• Complete final finishing activities as needed to ensure product quality.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Experience as a dental laboratory technician, dental assistant, dental laboratory trainee, nail technician, or in a similar precision-based role preferred.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform detailed finishing, polishing, and quality-focused work.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to follow work instructions and quality standards.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Manufacturing, laboratory, cosmetic, jewelry, nail, craft, or other detailed production experience is a plus.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is a manufacturing setting with exposure to machinery, moving parts, noise, strong smells, and fluctuating temperatures. This position requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 15 lbs, as well as perform physical tasks for extended periods. Employees must be able to work overnight hours and occasional overtime as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AvaDent is an equal opportunity employer and upholds a non-discrimination policy. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, military status, or marital status in making employment and business decisions. We also prohibit harassment and retaliation in the workplace and in our dealings with the public. We encourage and welcome diversity of backgrounds in our workforce. AvaDent complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).