dental laboratory technician assistant

Vetech Dental Laboratories Ltd; Richmond; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking

Learning/training paid by employer

Job summary

Vetech Dental Laboratories Ltd in Richmond, BC is seeking a entry-level dental laboratory technician to support plastering, waxing, and denture fabrication at our on-site facility. No prior experience is required as we provide hands-on training; attention to detail and reliability are essential.

You will prepare plaster models, mould wax over dentures, finish metal frameworks, and polish dentures within a fast-paced environment, meeting tight deadlines while maintaining quality and safety

Qualifications

• No formal degree required; training provided.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plaster models and moulds
• 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

Skills

Plastering

Packing

Waxing-up

Polishing

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

No experience (will train)

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

• Prepare plaster models and moulds
• 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
• Polishing

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
• Learning/training paid by employer