Manufacturing Technician (TX)

Job description

Dandy is transforming the massive and antiquated dental industry—an industry worth over $400B. Backed by some of the world’s leading venture capital firms, we’re on an ambitious mission to simplify and modernize every function of the dental practice through technology. As we expand our reach globally, Dandy is building the operating system for dental offices around the world—empowering clinicians and their teams with technology, innovation, and world-class support to achieve more for their practices, their people, and their patients. About the Role We are looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join our rapidly growing venture-backed company. The Removables Finishing Technician will operate as part of a team of 5+ removables technicians in a state of the art and digital-only facility in Carrollton, Texas. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining equipment and hand tools to ensure that orders are fabricated at the highest quality standards per customer deadlines. If you’re looking to disrupt the dental lab industry status quo and contribute to building and scaling a “Gold Standard Removables Department” per aggressive growth targets, this is the right place for you! We don’t just want to offer you a job, we want to help you build a career by providing you with future opportunities for growth. Compensation $16-18 per hour Hours 6am-2pm 2pm-10pm 10pm-6am What You'll Do - Operate Quickly: Directly operate multiple pieces of equipment and hand tools to fabricate and/or modify night guards and dentures in a fast-paced environment. Includes pumicing, polishing, and following detailed specifications from the order form - Drive Improvements: Serve as the go-to individual with firsthand insights on workflow, equipment, and capacity improvement opportunities to help drive high quality products - Problem Solve: Roll up your sleeves to quickly troubleshoot and solve process, equipment and/or technology issues as you operate within a large scale and fast paced dental lab - Quality Adherence: Uphold strict manufacturing quality standards (e.g., ensure dentures are free of excess materials) and lead by example. High quality is key to efficient scalability! - Collaborate: Work with other team members to identify and quickly address bottlenecks What We're Looking For - High school diploma or GED equivalent - 2+ years of experience in a fast-paced environment - Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English - Ability to sit for extended periods of time - Excellent eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity - Robust vision capabilities and attention to detail, including depth perception and color - Passion for tackling problems and breaking them down into smaller manageable steps - High level of comfort with digital tools and technology - Very high attention to detail and organizational skills - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods. - Team player attitude and willingness to help others to help the team exceed expectations - Strong ability to maintain a clean work area and keep equipment, tools, and supplies clean to avoid contamination with foreign material - Natural curiosity and ability to learn new concepts, tools, and workflows quickly - Strong self-motivation, self-direction, and ability to prioritize - Excellent communication and listening skills Bonus Points For - Worked in a dental lab, specifically fabricating and finishing night guards or dentures - Outstanding professional references to share - Relentlessly positive attitude, strong sense of humor, and the ability to have fun at work For full-time positions, Dandy offers a wide range of best-in-class, comprehensive, and inclusive benefits tailored to each country where we operate. Our local benefits packages typically include healthcare, dental, mental health support, parental planning resources, retirement savings options, and generous paid time off—ensuring our team members are supported no matter where they live and work. Dandy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Dandy also fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are dedicated to embracing challenges and creating an accessible, inclusive workplace for all individuals. If you require any accommodations for your interview or have any questions beforehand, rest assured that we will do everything we can to meet your needs. Visit Dandy Careers https://www.meetdandy.com/careers/ for more! Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you consent to Dandy collecting, storing, and processing your personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with our Privacy Policy https://www.meetdandy.com/privacy-policy/ and GDPR regulations. You have the right to access, rectify, or request the deletion of your data at any time by contacting Privacy Requests https://www.meetdandy.com/privacy-requests/.