Hands-on Ceramist for Full-Arch Restorations

Paradigm Oral Surgery; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

HSA options

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Education & career growth

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Paradigm Oral Surgery in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Dental Lab Technician / Ceramist to join a small team focused on full-arch restorations. The role emphasizes precise, artistic work, including staining, glazing, porcelain, and opaque applications, with responsibilities spanning scanning, 3D printing, surgical guides, and daily lab tasks.

The successful candidate will have strong fine motor skills, an eye for color and detail, and a patient, careful approach to repetitive work.

Qualifications

• Strong fine motor skills and attention to detail.
• Artistic eye for color, shape, and natural appearance.
• Patience and care when performing detailed, repetitive work.
• Ability to learn new techniques and follow established processes.
• Reliability and the ability to work well with a small team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with artistic finishing of final restorations, including staining, glazing, porcelain work, and applying opaque.
• Scan components and assist with case preparation.
• Operate and maintain 3D printers and help finish printed products.
• Assist with surgical guides, Essix appliances, and other lab production.
• Inspect work carefully for quality and accuracy.
• Support other areas of the lab as production needs change.

Skills

Fine motor skills

Artistic eye for color

Patience and attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Tools

3D printers

Scanning technology

Job description

Paradigm Oral Surgery in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Dental Lab Technician / Ceramist to join a small team focused on full-arch restorations. The role emphasizes precise, artistic work, including staining, glazing, porcelain, and opaque applications, with responsibilities spanning scanning, 3D printing, surgical guides, and daily lab tasks.

The successful candidate will have strong fine motor skills, an eye for color and detail, and a patient, careful approach to repetitive work.