Digital Dental Lab Technician

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 Digital Dental Lab Technician opportunity at NDX H&O Dental Laboratory in Manchester, NH.

The regular hours for this position are from 7:00 AM to 3:30 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 all paperwork in the pan including, but not limited to the prescription and work ticket. Clarify all questions with your manager

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

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

• Perform all aspects of IOS case download and management

• Inspect all models and dies to verify items are suitable for scanning

• Ability to scan models and impressions (and calibrate scanners)

• Ability to scan implant cases and seat abutments / scan bodies

• Perform quality control (QC) of designs i.e., providing proper function and aesthetics

• Generate CAMs

• Ability to send files through ECT and to manufacturer partners

• Ability to design, nest, print, and post-process models

• Ability to nest and mill zirconia, wax, PMMA, etc.

• Ability to remove milled units from material pucks

• Place units back onto dies, back onto models

• Return items to proper pan

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

• Manipulate small items and hand tools

• Operate mills, printers, light curing units, steam cleaner, etc.

• Clean work area daily with a more thorough cleaning at the end of the week

Skills and Abilities Required:

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

• Strong ability to comprehend and execute on both written and verbal instructions

• Knowledge of dental terminology and oral anatomy

• Strong knowledge of computers

• Strong knowledge of 3shape Dental System

• Knowledge of materials

• Excellent eye-hand coordination

• High level of organizational skill with the ability to prioritize work

• Ability to effectively communicate technical information

• Ability to collaborate with all team members

• Strong critical thinking skills for problem solving

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent

• This technician has a minimum of three (3) years of experience in CAD / CAM production

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• Mills, 3D printers, light curing units, dental resins, alcohol, steam cleaner, motorized hand piece/lathe

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit for long durations of time

• Repetitive movement with a computer mouse

• Spend extended time in front of a computer screen

• Produce cases as per published 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

• This technician has a minimum of three (3) years of experience in CAD / CAM production

Equal Opportunity Employer

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