LightForce · 12 hours ago
Maintenance Technician
LightForce Orthodontics is a technology company focused on personalized orthodontics, known for its fully customized digital bracket system. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for executing preventative maintenance, maintaining production readiness, and supporting the production team to ensure continuous uptime of manufacturing processes.
3D TechnologyDentalHealth CareMedicalSoftware
Responsibilities
Execute preventative maintenance in accordance with equipment PM schedules
Document maintenance activities in the electronic facility log
Maintain tooling, equipment, and logs to assure production readiness
Perform daily maintenance rounds, recording and correcting potential issues as they arise
Drive improvements to quality, process, and productivity
Ensure all processes comply with safety and quality standards
Employ 5S and lean manufacturing techniques
Ensure GMPs and SOPs are updated as process improvements/changes are released to production
Ensure that the best solutions (processes, machines, tools) are being employed within our production line
Perform process workflow simulations, risk assessments, and process change validation documentation
Continuously evaluate equipment and processes to ensure high efficiency and quality
Ability to design and test jigs and other manufacturing aids to support productivity and performance metrics
Support production team by troubleshooting issues
Qualification
Required
Basic computer knowledge, such as using Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
Must demonstrate acute attention to detail and organizational skills
Critical understanding of the importance of documentation and data traceability
Familiarity and knowledge of executing Standard Operating Procedures in a manufacturing or assembly environment
Must be able to work well independently and with cross functional teams (production, engineering, and R&D)
Must have the ability to work safely and conscientiously in a manufacturing environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Self-motivated, data-driven, eager to learn, excellent organizational skills, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Analytical thinker with the ability to assess and navigate risks, perform failure and root cause analysis, and develop design of experiments
Must be okay with on-call availability
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, hand, and finger manipulation
Occasional stooping and crouching
Perform work activities with production chemicals, adhesives and epoxies, using required personal protective equipment
Preferred
Associate or Bachelor's Degree in manufacturing or related field is preferred but not required
Certificate of training in mechanical or electronics is preferred but not required
Experience in a professional-level manufacturing environment is a plus
Experience working in a startup environment is a plus
Experience with additive manufacturing is a plus
Benefits
10 paid holidays per year
Generous premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans
Group plan voluntary life insurance
Fringe benefits
401k retirement plan
Paid parental leave
Workplace perks such as food/coffee
Company
LightForce
LightForce specializes in 3D-printed ceramic braces and digital plans.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$50MKey Investors
Trinity Capital
2024-09-04Private Equity· $50M
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