3D Manufacturing Technician - Align

Join a team that is changing millions of lives. 

Transforming smiles, changing lives. 

At Align Technology, we believe a great smile can transform a person’s life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever’s next. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Our diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. 

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About this opportunity 

Align Technology is looking for a direct hire 3D Manufacturing Technician for our San Jose, CA location. The 3D Manufacturing Technician will help develop and manufacture confidential new products at our research and development pre-pilot line.

The 3D Manufacturing Technician will partner closely with management and engineering teams and utilize state of the art 3D printing equipment.

The 3D Manufacturing Technician will work a Monday – Friday schedule, with occasional overtime if required for critical deadlines. Our pre-pilot line currently has two and is anticipated to have three shifts. This open position will work the existing 11:30am to 8pm swing shift and may be asked to work 3:30pm to midnight if that shift becomes a business necessity.

The 3D Manufacturing Technician will retain a personal desk and a personal computer when working in our office environment. The primary working location will be in our manufacturing and research and development labs (No clean room bunny suits are required).

The 3D Manufacturing Technician must be a team player and a good communicator.

Align Technology offers competitive salaries and benefits. In addition, your work environment will be the beautiful Align Technology campus in North San Jose. This high-tech campus has numerous perks and privileges that campus employees enjoy.

In this role, you will… 

• Operate 3D Printing machinery
• Operate post process machinery
• Utilize solvents and resins for part manufacturing and machine cleaning
• Maintain records, follow work instructions, and ensure standards of safety and quality
• Communicate job status and machine status
• Perform quality inspections
• Package completed jobs
• Work in a fast-paced environment and meet critical deadlines
• Solve issues and exhibit high attention to detail
• Collaborate with teammates and execute with a sense of urgency

In this role, you’ll need … 

• Experience as a machine operator, technician, assembler, or similar role
• PC experience in a work environment
• Experience in a 3D printing preferred
• Experience in medical industry manufacturing preferred
• Experience working in a high performing team
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 - 4 years of directly related experience preferred

Sound like a good fit?    

Great! Click the "Apply" link to let us know you are interested. Not the right fit? Don’t worry, Align is quickly growing so we are creating more opportunities to expand our Align family. Please consider joining our Talent Network to receive notifications about future jobs or sharing this opportunity with others in your network.     

About Align   

Align Technology is a publicly traded medical device company that is transforming smiles and changing lives. Our global team of talented employees develop innovative technology, tools and treatment options to help dental professionals worldwide achieve the clinical results they expect. Our digital ecosystem combines the power of technology to create beautiful smiles through the integration of AI and machine learning, digital imaging and visualization, biomechanics and material science to develop the Invisalign system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world; iTero Intraoral Scanners and OrthoCAD digital services. Did you know? Align is the world’s largest manufacturer of custom 3D-printed materials.    

By joining Align, you will be part of a global, fast-growing company in one of the most dynamic industries. Great people, innovative technologies, and meaningful work – these are just some of the things employees say make Align Technology a great place to work.    

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Global Diversity Statement:

At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we will continue building a workforce of diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences and fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion for all our employees. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities. All with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all of our employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. Applicants for positions with Align must be legally authorized to work in the country which they are applying for and verification of employment eligibility will be required as a condition of hire.

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