What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Lab Technician II (Dentures) position at National Dentex Labs?
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 Dental Lab Technician II opportunity specializing in denture fabrication at NDX H&O Dental Laboratory in Manchester, NH.
The regular hours for this position are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 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
- Bead and Pour impressions
- Base models
- Trim models
- Set bites
- Articulate models
- Pour and jig cases to be relined
- Make duplicate models
- Pushing and pulling cart of work around work area
- Review final work and check completely that all quality standards have been met before passing the work to the next technician
- Bite Blocks
- Custom Trays
- Simple Set-ups
- Articulations
- Maintain a clean work area
- All other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities Required:
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
- Excellent hand-eye coordination
- Strong ability to read, listen, comprehend, retain and execute on written and verbal instructions
- High level of organizational skill with the ability to prioritize work
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
- Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent
- Required: Minimum one (1) year experience as a Dental Lab Technician specializing in denture fabrication
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
- Sharp instruments, knives and blades
- Motorized Lathe
- Dental Handpiece
- Butane Torch
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and/or reach
- Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions
- Good manual dexterity
- Ability to walk, sit and stand for long periods of time
- Repeated bending and kneeling
- Push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50 pounds