Metal Finisher / Crown & Bridge Technician.
Location: 10 minutes from San Jose, CA – Bay Area.
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-site.
Compensation: $32–$36 per hour (based on experience).
About the Laboratory:
A well-established family-owned dental laboratory serving the Bay Area for over 45 years is seeking an experienced Metal Finisher / Crown & Bridge Technician to join its team. The lab offers a stable and supportive work environment, with many team members having been with the company for 20+ years.
This role is ideal for a technician with strong metal finishing skills who is also comfortable trimming dies and waxing in a crown & bridge workflow.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform metal finishing for crown & bridge restorations.
- Trim dies accurately and prepare cases for production.
- Perform waxing for crown & bridge cases.
- Seat and finish ceramic frameworks.
- Seat and polish gold crowns.
- Work under magnification or microscope when required.
- Maintain quality control standards with minimal supervision.
- Collaborate with the lab team to ensure efficient case workflow.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of dental laboratory experience.
- Strong experience in metal finishing.
- Ability to trim dies and perform waxing.
- Experience seating ceramic frameworks and polishing gold crowns.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Comfortable working in a high-quality production environment.
Compensation & Benefits:
- $32–$36 per hour, depending on experience.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Health, dental, and sick benefits.
- Flexible hours to help accommodate commute times.
- Incentive program after 3–4 months.
- Training opportunities and room for growth.