Dental Laboratory Processor Technician (Full-Time) | Entry-Level Dental Lab Technician

Start Your Career in a Growing Dental Laboratory

Are you detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and enjoy working with your hands? We are seeking a Dental Laboratory Processor Technician to join our growing dental laboratory team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in a career as a Dental Lab Technician, Dental Laboratory Processor, Plaster Bench Technician, or Denture Technician.

In this hands-on role, you will help fabricate high-quality removable dental prosthetics while working alongside experienced dental laboratory professionals in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Job Summary

The Dental Laboratory Processor Technician assists in the fabrication and processing of full and partial dentures by preparing models, articulating cases, polishing dentures, and supporting daily laboratory operations. This position is ideal for candidates with strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and an interest in dental laboratory technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Pour dental impressions into plaster models
• Trim and prepare plaster models for fabrication
• Articulate denture cases accurately
• Polish completed dentures and removable prosthetics
• Assist with denture processing and general laboratory production
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment
• Follow OSHA safety standards and laboratory protocols
• Cross-train in multiple areas of the dental laboratory
• Support team members to ensure quality workmanship and timely case completion
• Perform additional laboratory duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Comfortable working with your hands and performing detailed, repetitive tasks
• Strong hand-eye coordination
• Mechanical aptitude and/or artistic ability
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail

Preferred

• 0–6 months of experience trimming and pouring denture models
• Plaster bench experience
• Experience in a dental laboratory or dental manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of OSHA safety procedures
• Interest in learning removable prosthetic fabrication and denture processing

Why Join Our Team?

• Full-time, stable employment with a growing dental laboratory
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Paid, hands-on training and cross-training opportunities
• Career advancement into Dental Laboratory Technician and specialized laboratory roles
• Supportive team environment focused on quality and professional development
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping create life-changing dental prosthetics for patients

If you're looking to begin or grow your career as a Dental Laboratory Processor, Dental Lab Technician, Entry-Level Dental Technician, or Plaster Bench Technician, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to craftsmanship, innovation, and improving patients' smiles through high-quality dental laboratory work.

Benefits

We care about our employees and understand the hard work that goes into providing the best-in-class patient care. You will be provided the training needed to provide you with the support you need to do your job well. Additional benefits include, group medical and dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending (health and dependent care), 401(k), 9 paid holidays off, 10 days of vacation, and 5 additional PTO days. We also offer ancillary benefits to include hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance options.

About Affordable Care
Founded in 1975, today Affordable Care, LLC is America’s largest dental support organization (DSO) focused on tooth replacement services, serving more than 360 dental practices across the United States. Supported practices primarily concentrate on extractions, dentures, implants, and fixed arches, with some practices housing an on-site laboratory to enable same-day dental services. Affordable Care is the DSO for several top dental brands including, but not limited to, Affordable Dentures & Implants, DDS Dentures Implant Solutions, and Advanced Dental Implant Centers. From the Affordable Care Support Center, located in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, along with field-based teams, Affordable Care provides business expertise and support services to dental practices, taking care of non-clinical duties so dentists can focus on treating patients (visit affordablecare.com).