Metal Finisher / Crown & Bridge Technician
Location: 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