Lab Technician

Advanced-Oral-Surgery-; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

HSA options

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

401(k) match

Short/Long Disability

Continuing education

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Advanced Oral Surgery (Lab) is seeking a Dental Lab Technician / Ceramist in Grand Rapids to join a small team specializing in full-arch restorations. You will focus on hands-on work to achieve natural appearance and finish, including staining, glazing, and porcelain work.

The role involves scanning, 3D printing, surgical guides, and other lab tasks, requiring a keen eye for color and patient detail, with opportunities to learn and grow within a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Strong fine motor skills and attention to detail.
• An 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.
• Experience in dental ceramics, dental lab production, or another field involving detailed artistic work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the 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

Color and detail eye

Patience and care

Willingness to learn

Reliability and teamwork

Dental ceramics experience

Tools

3D printers

Scanning systems

Dental scanners

Job description

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Full Time Grand Rapids, MI, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 4382

Advanced Oral Surgery (Lab)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Dental Technician! Come join our team

We are looking for a Dental Lab Technician / Ceramist to join our small team specializing in full-arch restorations. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys precise, artistic work and takes pride in the details that make a restoration look natural.

This role will focus on the hands‑on work that gives final restorations their natural appearance and finish. Responsibilities will include staining and glazing, porcelain work, applying opaque, and finishing full‑arch restorations. The person will also help with scanning, 3D printers, surgical guides, Essix appliances, and other day‑to‑day lab tasks as needed. The ideal candidate has excellent fine motor skills, a strong eye for color and detail, and the patience to do precise work consistently. Artistic ability and a willingness to learn are especially important. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in the quality of their work and works well with a small team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the 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

Qualifications

• Strong fine motor skills and attention to detail
• An 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
• Experience in dental ceramics, dental lab production, or another field involving detailed artistic work is a plus.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Continuing education and career growth opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented culture

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status.

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