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Model Room Technician – Entry Level
Russellville Dental Lab – Russellville, KY
$15–$18 per hour (based on experience)
Monday–Friday | ~36 hours per week | No weekends
Russellville Dental Lab has been helping dentists create high-quality dental restorations since 1956. We’re looking for a dependable, detail-oriented person to join our Model Room team, where every case begins.
If you’re dependable, like working with your hands, and want to learn a skilled trade, we’d like to meet you.
This is an entry-level position that focuses on working with dental stone and plaster to create accurate models used to build crowns, dentures, and other restorations. If you enjoy hands-on work and take pride in precision, this is a great place to start a career in dental technology.
Dental lab experience is helpful but not required. We will train the right person.
What You’ll Do
- Pour dental impressions using stone and plaster
- Trim and shape dental models using specialized equipment
- Prepare cases for both Removables (dentures/partials) and Crown & Bridge departments
- Label, organize, and track cases through the lab workflow
- Maintain clean and accurate work areas
- Follow detailed processes to ensure models are precise and consistent
What We’re Looking For
- Strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working with your hands and small tools
- Able to follow step-by-step procedures
- Reliable and punctual
- Able to stand and move throughout the workday
- Team-oriented attitude
Bonus (but not required):
- Dental laboratory experience
- Dental assistant or dental office experience
- Experience working with plaster, casting materials, or model work
Pay increases are available for candidates who bring relevant dental or laboratory experience.
Schedule
- Monday through Friday
- Average 36 hours per week
- Daytime hours
- No weekend shifts
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees and their families, including:
- Health Insurance with employer contribution
- Health Savings Account (HSA) option for eligible plans
- 401(k) Retirement Plan to help you build long-term financial security
- Life Insurance coverage
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Stable weekday schedule (no weekend shifts)
Why Work Here
- Stable, long-standing local company (in business since 1956)
- Hands-on skilled work that produces real products used in healthcare
- Training provided for motivated employees
- Opportunity to learn dental technology and grow within the lab
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18