General Description of Function:

Dental laboratory technology is the art and science of creating dental restorations to replace or improve the functionality and appearance of natural teeth.
How are these restorations created? The individual who makes dental restorations is a skilled professional called a dental technician.
Dental technicians primarily work in a commercial dental laboratory and perform work based on the written order or prescription of a licensed dentist.
Every restoration the dental technician creates is custom made and unique to the patient.
Successful candidates for careers in dental laboratory technology usually possess good eye-hand coordination and color perception, the ability to use digital tools (CAD/CAM; 3D printers) and an interest in material science and oral health care.

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Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:

• Will vary depending on skill level and area of experience the candidate possesses.

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, ever changing work environment.
• Ability to meet assigned production levels, quality standards and timelines.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity and depth perception.
• Ability to pay close attention to details.
• Ability to trouble shoot and problem solve using past experience and success to gauge the best steps on future cases.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• None

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• Must wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work tasks that require and follow safety guidelines as stated in Apex Safety & Health Plan Manual.
• Utilize relevant materials, supplies and tools to produce product in the dental laboratory.

• Model trimmer
• Stone wheel
• Sharp instruments, knives and blades
• Motorized Lathe
• Dental Handpiece
• Butane Torch

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to walk, sit, stand and/or reach.
• Manual dexterity which allows the individual to grasp and operate small hand tools/equipment and use their hands and fingers and to produce precision product is required.
• Regularly required to push, pull, lift and/or carry 0-40 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:

• Health Ins options
• Employee Wellness Program
• STD & Life Ins Policy with Optional Voluntary Life
• Dental Reimbursement
• FSA/HSA
• 401K Retirement
• PTO & Sick Leave

Pay Commensurate with experience.