CAD/CAM Designer - CPS (Monday to Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm)
Glidewell Dental
Summary
Basic dental training. Prior dental experience or background, a plus. Previous experience working in positions that require hand and finger dexterity, a plus.
Job description
Essential Functions
- Retrieves case box with model and prescription from cart.
- Utilizes designated system and software to scan impressions and models.
- Removes and reviews prescriptions (RX) from case box.
- Checks model against prescriptions including bite, margin lines, impression, color, and shade.
- May consult with supervisor on questions or complex issues.
- Removes die from model to be scanned.
- May use red pencil to draw margin lines on die if margins are not clear.
- May use hammer to remove model from metal articulator.
- Places plate with model into dental scanning equipment to start the scanning process.
- Scans full model, die, and separates upper and lower model in order to scan the arch.
- Monitors scanning process on computer screen.
- Removes model and die from plate.
- Reviews model on computer monitor to prepare for design.
- Once scan is complete, affixes sticker to paperwork to designate completion.
- Places completed cases on designated area to move to the next process.
- Articulates and trims digital models.
- Performs quality control checks on scans using CAD/CAM program.
- Forwards accurately completed scans to design process.
- Assists with designing model work and/or various products using designated software.
- Uploads files as required.
- Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.
Education and Experience
Basic dental training. Prior dental experience or background, a plus. Previous experience working in positions that require hand and finger dexterity, a plus.
Requirements
- Basic dental training
- Prior dental experience or background, a plus
- Previous experience working in positions that require hand and finger dexterity, a plus
Company overview
Glidewell Dental, founded in 1970 and headquartered in Irvine, California, is America's largest digital dental laboratory and a leading medical device manufacturer in the dental industry. The company operates as a vertically integrated organization with over 1,000,000 square feet of manufacturing space in Southern California and employs between 1,001-5,000 professionals globally. Glidewell's mission focuses on driving down restorative costs and expanding patient access to affordable dentistry through innovative dental technologies and comprehensive laboratory services. The company specializes in a wide range of dental products including BruxZir solid zirconia restorations, dental implants, clear aligners, removable dentures, and digital dentistry solutions. As a privately owned company, Glidewell reinvests approximately 15% of its revenue into research and development, enabling continuous innovation in CAD/CAM processes, 3D printing, AI-powered manufacturing, and digital workflow integration. The company maintains a strong commitment to dental education through its Glidewell Study Club, online CE courses, and comprehensive clinical support programs, positioning itself as both a manufacturing leader and educational resource for dental professionals worldwide.