Lead Dental Lab Technician / Master Ceramist

National Association of Dental Laboratories; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Career advancement

Modern work environment

Job summary

The High Spot Labs is seeking a Lead Dental Lab Technician / Master Ceramist in Alpharetta, GA. This full-time, onsite role offers a base salary of $75,000–$90,000 with performance incentives and a potential total compensation well above six figures for top performers.

You will oversee fixed restorative production, design and fabricate zirconia crowns/bridges and lithium disilicate restorations, and ensure high-quality esthetic outcomes.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in fixed dental laboratory restorations.
• Strong proficiency in zirconia and lithium disilicate fabrication and finishing.
• Advanced understanding of dental anatomy, occlusion, restorative esthetics, and material selection.
• Experience with digital CAD/CAM workflows and the ability to independently manage production.
• Excellent ceramic contouring, staining, glazing, and characterization skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical challenges and maintain consistent production quality.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage fixed restorative cases from digital design through final fabrication and finishing.
• Design and produce zirconia crowns and bridges, lithium disilicate restorations, veneers, and other fixed prosthetics.
• Perform high-quality ceramic layering, contouring, staining, glazing, and characterization.
• Operate and troubleshoot CAD/CAM design software, milling machines, sintering furnaces, and associated laboratory equipment.
• Establish efficient, repeatable digital production workflows.
• Maintain rigorous quality standards for marginal fit, contacts, occlusion, anatomy, shade, and esthetics.
• Collaborate directly with dentists regarding case planning, restorative materials, shade selection, and complex cases.
• Manage daily case scheduling, production priorities, and turnaround times.
• Assist with equipment implementation, calibration, and production optimization.
• Contribute to the hiring, training, and supervision of additional technicians as the laboratory grows.

Skills

Fixed restorations

CAD/CAM workflows

Zirconia fabrication

Lithium disilicate

Ceramic finishing

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Milling machines

Sintering furnaces

Job description

Lead Dental Lab Technician / Master Ceramist

The High Spot Labs LLC - Alpharetta, GA

Full-time

Salary: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 Other

Application Deadline: N/A

Crown and Bridge Dental Laboratory Technician

Lead Dental Lab Technician / Master Ceramist

The High Spot Labs LLC - Alpharetta, Georgia

Full-Time | Onsite | $75,000-$90,000 Base Salary + Performance Incentives

About The High Spot Labs

The High Spot Labs is a newly established, state-of-the-art digital dental laboratory located in Alpharetta, Georgia. Founded by a practicing dentist, our laboratory is built around exceptional craftsmanship, advanced digital technology, and a commitment to producing highly esthetic, precise restorations.

With an established foundation of restorative cases from an affiliated fee-for-service dental practice, our laboratory is positioned for growth as we expand services to additional dental offices.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Dental Lab Technician / Master Ceramist who is passionate about restorative dentistry and interested in playing a foundational role in building a high-quality dental laboratory.

This is more than a traditional production position. The right candidate will have significant autonomy, direct collaboration with the founding dentist, and the opportunity to help shape the laboratory's production systems, quality standards, and future growth.

Position Overview

The Lead Dental Lab Technician will oversee and perform fixed restorative production, including digital design, milling, ceramic finishing, and final quality control.

Initially, this individual will serve as the laboratory's primary technical expert, helping establish efficient workflows and ensure consistently exceptional restorative outcomes.

As production volume increases, the position offers opportunities to transition into a broader laboratory management role, including training and supervising additional technicians.

Key Responsibilities

Independently manage fixed restorative cases from digital design through final fabrication and finishing.

Design and produce zirconia crowns and bridges, lithium disilicate restorations, veneers, and other fixed prosthetics.

Perform high-quality ceramic layering, contouring, staining, glazing, and characterization.

Operate and troubleshoot CAD/CAM design software, milling machines, sintering furnaces, and associated laboratory equipment.

Establish efficient, repeatable digital production workflows.

Maintain rigorous quality standards for marginal fit, contacts, occlusion, anatomy, shade, and esthetics.

Collaborate directly with dentists regarding case planning, restorative materials, shade selection, and complex cases.

Manage daily case scheduling, production priorities, and turnaround times.

Assist with equipment implementation, calibration, and production optimization.

Contribute to the hiring, training, and supervision of additional technicians as the laboratory grows.

Qualifications

Required

Extensive hands-on experience in fixed dental laboratory restorations.

Strong proficiency in zirconia and lithium disilicate fabrication and finishing.

Advanced understanding of dental anatomy, occlusion, restorative esthetics, and material selection.

Experience with digital CAD/CAM workflows and the ability to independently manage production.

Excellent ceramic contouring, staining, glazing, and characterization skills.

Ability to troubleshoot technical challenges and maintain consistent production quality.

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and take ownership of laboratory operations.

Preferred

Five or more years of professional dental laboratory experience.

Advanced anterior ceramic and veneer experience.

Experience with full-arch restorations.

Previous lead technician, training, or laboratory management experience.

Experience implementing new digital workflows or commissioning laboratory equipment.

We offer a competitive compensation structure designed to reward technical excellence, productivity, and long-term contributions to laboratory success.

Base Salary: $75,000-$90,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Performance Incentives: Additional compensation tied to production performance, laboratory growth, and operational objectives.

Total Compensation Potential: Exceeding $100,000 annually for a highly productive technician meeting established performance goals.

Career Advancement: Opportunity to grow into a laboratory production management position as the business expands.

Professional Autonomy: Meaningful input into production workflows, materials, processes, and equipment utilization.

Modern Work Environment: Newly established laboratory with advanced digital production equipment.

Why Join The High Spot Labs?

Unlike a traditional high-volume production laboratory, The High Spot Labs emphasizes quality, precision, craftsmanship, and close collaboration between dentist and technician.

Our goal is to build a laboratory where technicians take pride in their work, have the tools necessary to produce exceptional restorations, and are rewarded for contributing to the success of the business.

For the right candidate, this is an opportunity to help build a growing laboratory rather than simply fill a production position.