Dental Lab Waxer Finisher Technician

Dental Laboratory Waxer & Finisher Technician | Denture Technician

Join Our Dental Laboratory Team

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Dental Laboratory Waxer & Finisher Technician to join our team. This hands-on position is responsible for denture waxing, processing, finishing, repairs, and relines to help create high-quality removable dental prosthetics for patients.

The ideal candidate has previous experience with denture laboratory waxing and processing , strong hand-eye coordination, and excellent attention to detail. Candidates should be comfortable working with their hands in a fast-paced, team-oriented dental laboratory environment .

Job Summary

The Dental Laboratory Waxer & Finisher Technician is responsible for key stages of removable prosthetic fabrication, including denture wax-ups, festooning, tooth carving, processing, rough and fine finishing, repairs, and relines.

This position requires strong craftsmanship, manual dexterity, and the ability to consistently meet laboratory quality and production standards.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Perform denture processing according to established laboratory procedures.

• Complete detailed denture wax-ups .

• Perform festooning to create natural-looking gingival contours.

• Carve and shape denture teeth as required.

• Perform rough and fine finishing of dentures and removable prosthetics.

• Complete denture repairs and relines .

• Inspect completed prosthetics for quality, accuracy, and finish.

• Maintain consistent attention to detail throughout the denture fabrication process.

• Perform various dental laboratory duties as assigned.

• Follow established OSHA protocols and dental laboratory safety procedures .

• Cross-train in other areas of the dental laboratory as needed.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory workspace.

• Work collaboratively with dental laboratory technicians and team members to complete cases efficiently.

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience trimming and pouring denture models required.

• Hands-on experience in a dental laboratory environment.

• Ability to perform detailed, hands-on technical work with dental prosthetic materials.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience as a Denture Laboratory Technician performing waxing and processing duties.

• Same-day denture experience preferred.

• Experience with complete and partial denture fabrication.

• Experience with denture repairs, relines, finishing, and polishing.

General Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Confident and comfortable working with your hands.

• Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity .

• Mechanical ability and/or artistic ability.

• Excellent attention to detail and craftsmanship.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced dental laboratory environment .

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple laboratory tasks.

• Strong commitment to quality and accuracy.

• Understanding of OSHA protocols and dental laboratory safety practices .

• Willingness to cross-train in all areas of the dental laboratory.

• Dependable, motivated, and committed to meeting laboratory production standards.

Career Opportunity

The Dental Laboratory Waxer & Finisher Technician position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced dental laboratory professional who enjoys detailed, hands-on work and takes pride in producing high-quality dental prosthetics.

If you have experience with denture waxing, wax-ups, festooning, tooth carving, denture processing, finishing, repairs, relines, and model preparation , we encourage you to apply.

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Benefits

We care about our employees and understand the hard work that goes into providing the best-in-class patient care. You will be provided the training needed to provide you with the support you need to do your job well. Additional benefits include , group medical and dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending (health and dependent care), 401(k), 9 paid holidays off, 10 days of vacation, and 5 additional PTO days. We also offer ancillary benefits to include hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance options.

About Affordable Care

Founded in 1975, today Affordable Care, LLC is America’s largest dental support organization (DSO) focused on tooth replacement services, serving more than 360 dental practices across the United States. Supported practices primarily concentrate on extractions, dentures, implants, and fixed arches, with some practices housing an on-site laboratory to enable same-day dental services. Affordable Care is the DSO for several top dental brands including, but not limited to, Affordable Dentures & Implants, DDS Dentures + Implant Solutions, and Advanced Dental Implant Centers. From the Affordable Care Support Center, located in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, along with field-based teams, Affordable Care provides business expertise and support services to dental practices, taking care of non-clinical duties so dentists can focus on treating patients (visit affordablecare.com ).

Job Details

Pay Type Hourly

Job Category Labs