Dental Lab Technician - Crown & Bridge

National Dentex Laboratories (NDX); Manchester (NH); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

401K with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization specializing in dental products is seeking a Dental Laboratory Technician for their Manchester, NH location. This full-time position involves working with Crown & Bridge fabrication, requiring hands-on skills in porcelain crown building and contouring. Candidates need a High School diploma and relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits are offered. Join a growing team contributing to quality dental solutions.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience with building porcelain crowns.
• 2 or more years contouring monolithic crowns.

Responsibilities

• Fit work to a solid poured or digitally printed model.
• Build to correct contour, blend and occlusion.
• Complete esthetic anterior PFZ, PFM and full contour cases.
• Perform basic porcelain repairs.
• Complete cases according to work ticket schedule.

Skills

Knowledge of tooth anatomy

Ability to articulate according to Rx

Knowledge of materials (i.e. stones, acrylic)

Identify through Impressions margins

Fluent in English

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment (grinders, lathes, ovens)

Job description

Overview

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. Our team is growing, and we are seeking to fill a number of key positions within our organization including this Dental Laboratory Technician opportunity, specializing in Crown & Bridge fabrication, at NDX H&O Dental Lab in Manchester, NH.

Regular Hours

The regular hours for this position are from 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Thursday (No Fridays), and subject to change from time to time.

Benefits

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

• Fit all work to a solid poured or digitally printed model
• Build to correct contour, blend and occlusion
• Stain and glaze with crown clean-up functions on posterior restorations
• Complete esthetic anterior PFZ, PFM and full contour cases
• Fire at the correct temperature and for the appropriate amount of time
• Steam clean required items
• Return items to proper pan
• Complete cases according to work ticket schedule
• Scan and initial cases as required
• Perform basic porcelain repairs according to Technical Team Policies
• All other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities that may be Required

• Knowledge of tooth anatomy
• Ability to articulate according to Rx
• Knowledge of materials (i.e. stones, acrylic)
• Identify through Impressions margins
• Must be able to understand, read, write and speak English

Minimum Education and Experience Required

• High School diploma or preferred
• 1-2 years’ experience with building porcelain crowns, and 2 or more years contouring monolithic crowns

Hazardous Materials or Equipment that may be Used

• Laboratory equipment that may include: grinders, lathes, ovens, burners, steamers and boiling water

Physical Abilities that may be Required

• Sitting for long periods of time, uncommon posture when fabricating and continuous maneuvering of hands and fingers while working with small tools
• Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Repeated bending and kneeling
• Vision capabilities: Depth perception, attention to detail and/or color
• May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 25 pounds

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

High School or Equivalent or better.

Experience

1-2 years’ experience with building porcelain crowns, and 2 or more years contouring monolithic crowns

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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