Orthodontic Wire Design Technician

Who you are:

The wire bending technician will craft all types of orthodontic appliances according to doctor's prescriptions. This role is 100% hands on and requires a dedication to excellence and craftsmanship. As you gain tenure you are required to learn about basic oral structure, tooth anatomy, tooth numbering systems and approximately 20 basic orthodontic appliances, with many minor variations, and their functions. This position will require overtime hours in times of increased workload.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT:

Our client NEOlab, or New England Orthodontic Laboratory, is a family-owned and family-run orthodontics manufacturer serving the Boston area. They are located in Andover, MA and are home to more than 120 employees.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read prescriptions and identify appliance to be crafted
• Bend and manipulate light gauge wires to specifications, using multiple pliers
• Follow detailed directions
• Problem solve as needed
• Learn when to ask for assistance and when to independently make decisions
• ‪Work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Keep records of production quantities and time
• Work in a stationary position for several hours at a time
• Use hands and fingers to manipulate materials for several hours at a time
• ‪Exhibit great hand-eye coordination

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Detail-oriented
• ‪Great work ethic‪
• Extraordinary time management skills
• MUST have a positive attitude and work well with others