dental laboratory technician assistant

Government of Canada; Richmond; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government position in Richmond requires a dental technician to work in a commercial dental laboratory. The role involves preparing models, casting alloys, and finishing dentures. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and attention to detail, working in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Experience is an asset.
• Technical expertise in dental required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plaster models and moulds.
• Cast gold or metal alloys for bridges and denture bases.
• Finish metal framework of dentures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Plastering

Packing

Waxing-up

Casting

Polishing

Assembly

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Commercial dental laboratory
• Independently owned business

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare plaster models and moulds
• Cast gold or metal alloys for bridges and denture bases
• Mould wax over dentures set-up
• Finish metal framework of dentures
• Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
• Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures
• Polish and buff dentures

Experience and specialization Technical expertise (dental)

• Plastering
• Packing
• Waxing-up
• Casting
• Polishing
• Assembly

Area of specialization

• Full dentures
• Partial dentures
• Chrome castings

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Reliability

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available