3D Dental Printing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

– Operate all 3D printers and associated equipment

– Perform and log basic maintenance tasks on printers (cleaning, lubricating rails, leveling, film changes)

– Perform and basic calibration tasks on printers and log results for QMS tracking (leveling, shrinkage calibration)

– Clean production area & equipment as needed

– Swap and replace production consumables as needed to ensure quality production (alcohol, resin, printer consumables)

Safely handle and dispose of resins and waste products associated with the production process according to SDS info and regulations:

– Follow instructions on work tickets and Rx forms to ensure quality product

– Track case production information by scanning cases and entering data into QMS logs

– Operate CAM/slicing software to prepare jobs for printers

– Understand relevant dental/down & upstream production tasks to aid production

Know how to support, arrange, hollow, orient, and otherwise manipulate STL models in CAM/slicing software to ensure optimal printing:

– Inform the Printing Manager of supplies/equipment that need to be ordered

– Safely take down print jobs and remove them from build plates without injuring the parts or yourself

Closely follow post-processing instructions for various resins to ensure parts are both cleaned and cured completely before sending the case out of the department .

Know how to post-process 3D-printed parts to remove surface blemishes and support spurs when needed:

Recognize common CAD issues and problems in STLs and work with CAD team/3D Printing manager to resolve:

Requirements:

Prior 3D printing experience

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