Technical Process Specialist, Full Arch Implants

Dental Production Irvine, California


Description

Position at Glidewell Dental

Essential Functions:

  • Utilizes extensive knowledge of Digital Dentistry, Implants, and Implant Full Arch to develop standard concepts, practices, and procedures, providing recommendations for enhancement and improvement of workflow.
  • Focuses on operational improvement of speed and quality through problem-solving methods, training and providing technical support. Provides relevant feedback and recommendations to management regarding any problems and/or concerns in a timely manner.
  • Serves as designated technical expert for processes, protocols, troubleshooting, quality, and training for restoring dental implant cases from single to full arch
  • Develops, supports, and conducts training for management and production employees relating to expertise.
  • Studies work processes and methods to identify opportunities for continuous process improvement of workflow. Provides recommended changes to management and updates SOPs accordingly.
  • Partners with management to address all issues regarding quality standards in department or functional areas by coordinating the movement and placement of production equipment through the lab sites; helping install and set-up of new equipment; and ensuring quality standards are being met.
  • Collaborates with management on communication and training of production and policies standards and enhancement to ensure alignment and compliance.
  • Trains new and current team members team members on new, updated, and existing techniques/protocols Establishes work priorities in conjunction with designated department supervisor.
  • Provides onsite support for all Implant Full Arch production-related processes.
  • Ensures each team member is performing high quality work to the industry standards.
  • Assists department personnel in resolving on-the-job technical problems.
  • Arranges for necessary tools and supplies. 
  • Utilizes vendors' supply catalogs and training manuals as needed.
  • Inspects, coordinates, and records work performed by the group.
  • Determines working procedures to accomplish repair and maintenance work for each job.
  • Keeps spare parts inventory in work area for the repairing and maintenance function of the group.
Education and Experience:

  • Formal education in related specialty, preferred. 
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in dental industry as a dental technician or Certified Dental Technician. 
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Full Arch Implant and Digital Dentistry. 
  • Previous experience leading a large team or projects, required.  
  • Experience with designing high quality full arch implant restorations (FP1,FP2 & FP3).
  • Knowledge of restoring dental implant cases from single to full arch.
  • Advanced knowledge of digital dentistry workflow for implants.
  • Advanced knowledge of different design software.

Pay range: $52,000.00 to $70,500.00/yr

Glidewell Laboratories is the industry leader in dental technology due to our agility, speed, and cutting edge technology. We work in a fast-paced and highly sought-after employee-friendly work environment. Behind all of this success is an amazing group of people who are passionate about bringing innovation to the marketplace, while providing quality and affordability to better the lives of people all over the world. If you share in our passion for teamwork and a vision for excellence, let's talk about a rewarding career at Glidewell!

In addition are the following generous employee benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match, company-paid life insurance, additional onsite dental services, vacation, holiday, and sick time, employee gym (with fitness classes and meditation room), employee medical/wellness center (with massage therapy and acupuncture), two company subsidized cafes, Internet cafes, employee lounges with big screen TVs, game tables, fun company sponsored events, a diverse work environment with over forty nationalities represented, and much more!

Glidewell Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to provide employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at recruitment@glidewelldental.com. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Note to Current employees: Please apply through Employee Transfer Application to complete the transfer request form.