What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Lab Technician Trainee - Fixed Department position at National Dentex?
- At National Dentex, we employ a diverse, highly skilled, deeply passionate, and vast team of Denture Technicians across our growing network of labs spanning the United States.
- We value and recognize the amount of time, effort, and training required to become an expert in our field, which is why we are always on the lookout for talented members of the dental lab community to join our team.
- NDX Thoele Dental Lab in St. Cloud, MN is currently hiring for a Dental Lab Technician (Trainee in Fixed Dept.). If your background fits this description, we want to hear from you.
The regular hours for this position are 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Friday, and subject to change as needed.
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.
- Place completed computer work cards on proper case pans, reviewing doctor, product and finish date information for correctness
- Disinfect all case components using the appropriate disinfection procedure
- Pour models from impressions received from doctors in the proper material
- Number all models and impressions with case number
- Pindex models and place pins in dies
- Saw out dies using proper technique to make dies removable for fabrication
- Place models on appropriate type of articulator using correct technique
- Articulate models by using bites sent by doctor or hand articulating to correct bite relationship
- Check case for correct doctor information, finish date, product, metal type, and fabrication questions that need to be called on the next day
- Clean work area daily
- All other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities Required:
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
- Excellent eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
- Detail oriented
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
- Preferred: High school diploma or GED equivalent
- No experience required
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
- Wet grinders
- Hand-pieces
- Coping Saws
- Bard Parker Knives
- Steamers
- Acetone
- Die-Separator
- Accelerator
- Glue
- Die-Hardener
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Education
Preferred- High School or Equivalent or better
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.