We are looking for a Certified Dental Technician to join our Digital Manufacturing Center. This new team member will serve as the voice of the customer, to help us ensure the highest quality standards for our dental products. This role requires a deep understanding of fixed, removable, and implant dentistry, including porcelain application, and involves working closely with various teams to address quality concerns and improve processes.

Schedule: M-F, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: 8515 Miralani Dr, San Diego, CA 92126

The day-to-day:

• Serves as the voice of the customer and sets the quality standard for the Argen Digital Manufacturing Center.
• Provides strong guidance and expertise on fixed, removable and implant dentistry with knowledge of porcelain application.
• Bench experience with high quality removables and finishing of SLM RPDs is specifically desired, and the ideal candidate will have deep bench experience and the ability to train others in this area.
• Serves as an escalation point for quality concerns and works with team leads to address customer feedback.
• Educates employees without dental background on critical quality components of dental restorations.
• Uses common computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software.
• Collaborates with engineers to establish standard operating procedures and work instructions for the Argen Digital Manufacturing Center.
• Effectively communicates with quality, manufacturing associates, and customer facing team members.
• Collaborates with Business Development team on new products coming to the manufacturing workflow.

What does it take to be successful:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required; accredited two-to-four-year college degree or certificate preferred.
• Completion of a dental-related training program and certificate highly desirable. Current CDT accreditation strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in analog dental technology.
• 5+ years of experience in digital dentistry, including designing and additive/subtractive manufacturing.
• Expertise in multiple disciplines of dental technology preferred.
• Ability to exercise manual dexterity, control precision, and arm-hand steadiness. High attention to detail.

Our Awesome Benefits!

• Medical, dental and vision Plans
• 401k with Employer Match
• PTO
• Employee Events
• Wellness Programs
• Discounts for home, travel, entertainment and relaxation!

About Us

At Argen, we're in the business of creating healthy, confident smiles one case at a time. We are 500 team members strong. Founded more than 50 years ago as a precious metals company in South Africa, Argen has grown to become the largest dental zirconia manufacturer in North America, largest dental alloy provider worldwide, and leader in digital dentistry solutions with diverse product offerings. Argen embodies a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and LEAN practices in support of our mission to help our dental laboratory customers succeed.