Join National Dentex - a leading healthcare organization specializing in the dental industry! We offer a full spectrum of specialized products, services, and technologies to address any dental restoration need. Currently, we have 50 labs throughout the country. We are seeking to fill a number of key positions within our organization including this opportunity at NDX Dental Art Dental Lab in Louisville, KY for a Dental Laboratory Technician Trainee - Polish/Model/Digital. 

The regular hours for this position are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and subject to change from time to time. 

This is a full-time position featuring employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid holiday, vacation, and sick time; 401K with company contribution; and tuition reimbursement!

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:

• Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentist.
• Repair , reline, tooth addition
• Polish Dentures, Partials, Repairs, Relines and Flexible Partials
• Bead and pour impressions.
• Base models & trim models.
• Set bites.
• Articulate models.
• Make duplicate models.
• Use past experience and successes to effectively trouble shoot and problem solve.
• Review final work to confirm that quality standards have been met.
• Clean work area daily.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Strong ability to read, listen, comprehend, retain, and execute on written and verbal instructions.
• High level of organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Basic computer skills.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience and skilled in one or more of the skills associated with a Dental Laboratory Technician.

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• Small machinery/hand pieces.
• Additional related materials or equipment, as required.
• Personal protective equipment, as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel and/or reach.
• Fine motor skills and ability to perform repetitive motions.
• Vision capabilities, including depth perception, attention to detail, and color.