Dental Lab Ceramist

Apex Dental Laboratory, Inc.; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Employee Wellness Program

STD & Life Insurance

Job summary

Apex Dental Laboratory, Inc. is seeking a Fixed Technician for our North Haven, CT site. You will build, contour, and stain/glaze esthetic restorations including layered porcelain, zirconia and lithium disilicate in a production environment.

Responsibilities include verifying paperwork, ensuring materials are ready, maintaining quality and timing, and following safety procedures. Requires at least 3 years of experience and strong manual dexterity.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Able to stay organized and manage work based on work tickets, preferences and due dates.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, ever changing environment.
• Ability to meet assigned production levels, quality standards and timelines.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and depth perception.

Responsibilities

• Read and review all paperwork on each case for correct information including prescriptions and specifications from dentist.
• Confirm that all items needed are present and in suitable condition.
• Build/Contour to correct anatomical contour, blend and occlusion.
• Fire at correct temperature.
• Complete cases according to work ticket schedule, notify supervisor of late cases.
• Scan and initial cases as required.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Perform tasks at one primary workstation.
• Manipulate small items and hand tools.
• Operate a sandblasting unit and a steam cleaner.
• Provide custom shading.
• Perform/Document routine preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Participate in company training and meetings as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Organization

Job description

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Fixed Technician- Alternative Full Time North Haven, CT, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1229

Salary Range: $32.00 To $35.00 Hourly

General Description of Function:

Responsible for building, contouring, and stain/glazing of esthetic anterior and posterior restorations including layered porcelain, monolithic zirconia and lithium disilicate in a productive environment.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:

• Read and review all paperwork on each case for correct information including prescriptions and specifications received from dentist. Clarify questions with supervisor.
• Confirm that all items needed are present and in suitable condition
• Build/Contour to correct anatomical contour, blend and occlusion
• Fire at correct temperature
• Add on when necessary
• Steam clean required items
• 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 at one primary work station
• Manipulate small items and hand tools
• Operate a sandblasting unit as well as a steam cleaner
• Custom Shading
• Perform/Document routine scheduled Preventative Maintenance of equipment
• Participate in Company sponsored training and meetings as required
• Support and incorporate Apex Mission, Vision and Core Values
• Clean work area daily
• Perform other duties as required and assigned

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Stay organized and manage work based on work tickets, Dr. preferences and due dates
• Ability to work in a fast paced, ever changing work environment
• Ability to meet assigned production levels, quality standards and timelines
• Excellent hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity and depth perception
• Ability to pay close attention to details

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Minimum of 3years experience

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

Must wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work tasks that require and follow safety guidelines as stated in Apex Safety & Health Plan Manual.

• Sandblasting Unit
• Steam Cleaner
• Electric Handpiece

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to walk, sit, stand and/or reach
• Manual dexterity which allows the individual to grasp and operate small hand tools/equipment and use their hands and fingers and to produce precision product is required
• Regularly required to push, pull, lift and/or carry 0-10 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Health Ins options
• Employee Wellness Program
• STD & Life Ins Policy with Optional Voluntary Life
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance