Dental Lab Technician I (Partial Models)

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Description

Our team is growing, and we are hiring at NDX Davis Dental Lab in Wyoming, MI for a Dental Laboratory Technician I (Partial Models).

The regular hours for this position are from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and subject to change from time to time.

There are classifications or levels of the Dental Laboratory Technician position: Dental Lab Technician I, II, and III. These levels are assigned based on experience, skill, and training in the fabrication process.

A Dental Laboratory Technician in the Crown and Bridge department may be trained on, and/or assigned to regularly perform one or more of the functions shown below in the processing of a Crown and Bridge appliance.

Primary Responsibilities And Essential Functions Of The Position

• Pour positive models from impressions supplied by dentists using liquid stone mixture.
• Number all models and impressions with case number.
• Trim models with bulk and or fine trimmer.
• Pindex models and place pins in dies.
• Saw out dies using proper technique to make dies removable for fabrication.
• Apply die hardener and die spacer to dies.
• Place models on appropriate type of articulator using correct technique articulating to correct bite relationship.
• Prepare specialty models including epoxy models and those for implant cases and combination cases.
• Fabricate soft tissue models.
• Fit crowns to abutments, sandblast abutments and write tooth numbers on the facial of abutment.
• Wax cases to correct specifications.
• Fit all work to a solid poured or digitally printed model.
• Choose correct porcelain.
• Build to correct contour, blend and occlusion.
• Stain and glaze with crown clean-up functions on posterior restorations.
• Complete esthetic anterior PFZ, PFM and full contour cases.
• Fire at the correct temperature and for the appropriate amount of time.
• Steam clean required items.
• Return items to proper pan.
• Complete cases according to work ticket schedule.
• Scan and initial cases as required.
• Perform basic porcelain repairs according to Technical Team Policies (TTP’s).
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills And Abilities That May Be Required

• Knowledge of tooth anatomy
• Ability to articulate according to Rx
• Knowledge of materials (i.e. stones, acrylic)
• Identify through Impressions margins
• Must be able to understand, read, write and speak English.
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience Required

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Verifiable relevant employment experience may be considered in lieu of education.
  
  

Hazardous Materials Or Equipment That May Be Used

• Laboratory equipment that may include: grinders, lathes, ovens, burners, steamers and boiling water.
  
  

Physical Abilities That May Be Required

• Sitting for long periods of time, uncommon posture when fabricating and continuous maneuvering of hands and fingers while working with small tools.
• Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Good manual dexterity
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Repeated bending and kneeling
• Vision capabilities: Depth perception, attention to detail and/or color
• May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 25 pounds
• Do you love working with your hands? Do you have a creative personality and an eye for detail? If this speaks to you, then what would you say to a paid training opportunity in the dental field that doesn’t require a college degree?
• At National Dentex, we are offering career-focused individuals the opportunity to learn our craft with on-the-job paid training.
• If you thrive in a team environment, if you’re passionate about helping people, if you’re skilled with your hands, and if you’re committed to learning – we want to hear from you…
  
  

National Dentex is growing the largest network of dental laboratories in North America and is looking for passionate people who want to grow with us. Click here to learn more about our welcoming culture! Our focus is on a team-oriented atmosphere that fosters innovation, leading edge technologies, training and advancing the industry.

What’s in it for you? A great career and benefits as well: Flexible schedule; Paid time off and holidays; Health, Vision, and 401(k) savings plan; Career advancement; Continuing education. At NDX, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, and if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be just who we are looking for!