What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Dental Laboratory Technician - Finishing Technician position at R-Dent Dental Laboratory?
R-Dent Dental Laboratory is a full-service privately-owned Dental Laboratory and is seeking a dental technician to finish dentures, including polish and pumice. You do not need to have experience. On-the-job training will be provided. Be part of a team that helps people get the dentures, crowns, bridges, and implants that they need for a happy, healthy and successful life.
Technician Hours: 7:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday (with one hour lunch break)
Location: Bartlett, TN
Salary: starting at $14-16/hour (on-the-job training provided with pay); opportunity for pay increases based on merit
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurances; free $25,000 Life Insurance policy; 401k with matching; Paid Time Off and Holidays; free uniforms; free ATC fitness membership.
DutiesResponsibilities may include:
- Following the dentist's prescription to finish (including polish and pumice) dentures using machinery and hand tools; and
- Replacing partial or total loss of natural teeth by assisting in the construction of dentures, crowns, bridges, and implants.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to read and write
- Must be able to sit and/or stand for 8 hours
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to work with machinery and hand tools
- A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and attention to detail
- Experience in other area of dentistry, artistry, CAD/CAM, production, construction, food industry, or any other position requiring hand-eye coordination is preferred (such as nail technician, jeweler, mechanic, hair dresser, camera repair, ect.)
- Dental knowledge is a plus but not required
- Preference may be given to TCAT Co-op students.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: In 1978, a young CDT by the name of Randy Grubb realized the need for a dental laboratory that would offer quality products with high aesthetics and outstanding customer service. Thus, R-Dent Dental Laboratory was born, and we've grown from that idea about quality and service to become the largest and finest full-service dental laboratory in west Tennessee.
CORE VALUES: Completely Satisfied Customer, Self-Motivated, Team-Oriented, Committed, and Striving for Excellence
EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
OTHER INFORMATION: We use Everify, which requires your social security number to be used to verify your authorization to work. Additionally, we require a satisfactory background check.
Salary : $14 - $16