Milling Technician - Part-time

As a Milling Technician at Dandy, your primary responsibilities will include operating our milling nesting software to ensure precise fabrication of dental products, maintaining high quality standards, and troubleshooting technical issues as they arise. You'll also collaborate with team members to identify workflow improvements and assist in enhancing product quality. This fast-paced position is vital to our mission of delivering top-notch dental solutions.

To qualify for the Milling Technician role at Dandy, candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and ideally possess 0-2 years of experience in a fast-paced work environment. Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding English is a must. Candidates with a background in dental labs, especially in milling and nesting, will have a competitive edge. Moreover, familiarity with digital tools and strong organizational skills are highly valued.

The work environment at Dandy for a Milling Technician is collaborative and dynamic. You will be part of a small team in a state-of-the-art facility focused on innovation and efficiency. Our culture promotes teamwork and encourages open communication, allowing every team member to contribute their insights for continuous improvement in our processes.

The Milling Technician role at Dandy requires physical stamina; you should be capable of lifting and carrying objects weighing between 25-50 lbs and be comfortable with reaching and bending as part of your daily tasks. This ensures that you can effectively manage the operational requirements of the milling process while maintaining optimal productivity.

At Dandy, we prioritize career development for our employees, including Milling Technicians. By providing hands-on training, access to new technology, and opportunities to collaborate on process improvements, we help you build valuable skills that can lead to growth within the company. Whether you're looking to advance your technical expertise or move into leadership roles, Dandy supports your career aspirations.

When answering this question, highlight specific experience you have with milling nesting software, mentioning any particular systems you are proficient in. Discuss how you have utilized this software to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality in past roles, emphasizing your problem-solving skills.

To answer this, you should discuss your approach to quality control, such as following strict protocols and performing regular checks on dental products. You should also provide examples from previous experiences where you successfully identified issues and implemented solutions to enhance quality.

When discussing this question, illustrate your ability to remain calm under pressure and your process for troubleshooting problems quickly. Provide an example of a challenge you faced in a previous role and how you navigated it effectively, showcasing your adaptability.

Here, you should describe your comfort and familiarity with using digital tools relevant to the role. Speak about any specific technologies you have used, and how your technical skills have contributed to your success in past positions, particularly in a dental or technical environment.

Discuss your organizational skills and methods for prioritizing tasks, such as using to-do lists or digital project management tools. Provide an example where you successfully managed your time between competing deadlines and how it led to successful outcomes.

Provide a specific example where you identified an inefficiency and initiated a process improvement. Explain your reasoning, the steps taken to implement changes, and the positive impact of your efforts on the team or department.

Discuss your understanding of safety and quality standards specific to the dental industry, and your commitment to adhering to these standards. Mention any training you have received that informed you about best practices in compliance.

In your response, emphasize the importance of collaboration in a technical environment. Highlight instances where teamwork has enhanced productivity or led to better problem-solving while discussing your own contributions to team efforts.

This is an opportunity to express your enthusiasm for Dandy’s mission and values. Share reasons why you're excited to contribute to the dental industry's transformation and your desire to grow within such an innovative company.

Discuss the techniques you use to stay engaged and motivated during repetitive tasks, such as setting personal goals or finding ways to improve efficiency. Share how maintaining a positive attitude contributes to your overall job satisfaction.