Dental Lab Technician - Ceramist

Description

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 - Ceramist opportunity at NDX H&O Dental Laboratory in Manchester, NH.

The regular hours for this position are from 7:30 AM to 4:00 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:

• Completely read prescriptions and specifications received from dentist. Clarify questions with supervisor

• Confirm that all items needed are present and in suitable condition

• Choose correct porcelain

• Build to correct contour, blend and occlusion

• Fire at correct temperature

• Add on when necessary

• Steam clean required items

• Place units back onto dies, back onto models

• Return items to proper pan

• Complete cases according to work ticket schedule, notify supervisor of late cases

• Scan and initial cases as required

• Follow all safety rules and regulations as well as standard operating procedures

• Perform tasks in one primary work station

• Manipulate small items and hand tools

• Operate a sandblasting unit as well as a steam cleaner

• Work with hot ovens

• Shading

• Waxing

• Ceramage

• Tooth Tattooing

• Clean work area with 409 weekly

• All other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English

• Manual dexterity, good hand-eye coordination, excellent perception skills and attention to details

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Preferred: High school diploma or GED equivalent

• This technician has a minimum of 3-5 years of experience and is skilled in one or more of the skills associated with a Dental Laboratory Technician

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• Hot ovens, sandblasting unit, steam cleaner

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit for long durations of time

• Produce cases as per fixed time schedules and required number of units

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Education

Preferred

• High School or Equivalent or better

Experience

Required

• 3 years: minimum of three (3) years of experience and is skilled in one or more of the skills associated with a Dental Laboratory Technician

Equal Opportunity Employer

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