Glidewell Dental

Manufacturing Operator

Glidewell Dental  •  $20/hr  •  Irvine, CA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Get an inside look at what it’s like to be a Manufacturing Operator at Glidewell! This short video highlights the precision, craftsmanship, and teamwork behind the products our customers trust every day—from material preparation to quality checks and continuous improvement. Check it out to see how skill, accuracy, and pride come together on the production floor.
Essential Functions 
  • Leads the daily production of manufacturing work orders in three (3) or more of the following areas: BruxZir Colloidal, BruxZir NOW, BruxZir Press, BruxZir Shade Guide, Composites, Injection Molding, and Obsidian.
  • Interprets inventory levels at various points throughout the process and makes recommendations to management regarding planned production volumes. Schedules production levels for departments under the direction of management. 
  • Provides information to management regarding the performance of production related to the team’s ability to meet production goals.
  • Documents performance of the team and individual team members and communicates to management. 
  • Ensures proper maintenance is performed on essential manufacturing equipment. Coordinates planned downtime for preventive maintenance with maintenance team.
  • Ensures team is following set procedures, current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), and the Prismatik Dentalcraft Quality Manual.
  • Participates in and leads daily 6S and Kaizen activities.
  • Monitors process and operator performance using a variety of tools such as hour-by-hour boards, takt time tracking, and other visual management systems.
  • Identifies gaps in actual production versus planned production and proposes solutions to management.
  • Participates in manufacturing engineering efforts to continuously improve manufacturing processes.
Education and Experience: 
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Trade School or some college preferred.
  • Minimum five (5) years of manufacturing experience.
Pay Range: $20.00/hour - $22//hour 
Glidewell Dental

About Glidewell Dental

Glidewell is America’s largest digital dental lab, pioneering industry-first innovations that expand what’s possible in restorative dentistry. Our mission is to make advanced dental care more accessible and affordable by combining open digital workflows, AI-powered manufacturing, and vertically integrated operations.

We meet dentists where they are on their digital journey, offering flexible solutions that fit any practice—accepting all scanners, digitizing analog impressions, and delivering restorations with unmatched speed and consistency.

Glidewell leads the dental lab industry in technology, education, and clinical support, empowering dental teams through comprehensive CE programs, streaming media, and hands-on workshops.

As the pace-setter in dental lab innovation, we remain committed to driving down costs, improving outcomes, and supporting the next generation of dental professionals.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Irvine, California
Year Founded
1970
Website
glidewell.com
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