Dental Lab Technician (Denture Finish)

National Dentex; Athens (TN); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

National Dentex is seeking a Dental Lab Technician (Denture Model) trainee in Athens, TN. This entry-level role offers hands-on, paid training and a pathway to advance within the lab.

The position runs Monday–Thursday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM and Friday 7:30 AM–12:00 PM, with benefits including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, a 401K with company match, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma preferred; no experience required; hands-on, paid training provided.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Read prescriptions, specifications and preferences from doctors.
• Finish removable products and remove appliances from models.
• Polish appliances to a high shine using pumice and rag wheel equipment.
• Assure quality on every case exchange and follow standard protocols.
• Demonstrate Keller’s core values of Honesty, Respect, Commitment, Accountability and Communication.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

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 several labs throughout the country. We are seeking to fill a number of key positions within our organization including this Dental Lab Technician (Denture Model) opportunity at NDX Rogers Dental Laboratory in Athens, TN. This is a trainee position that requires no experience. Hands-on, paid training is provided. The lab is also open to skilled technicians.

The regular hours for this position are from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM on Fridays, and subject to change from time to time.

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:

• Read prescriptions, specifications and preferences received from doctor
• Participate in the finishing function of Removable products
• Remove appliance from duplicate model and dispose of excess material
• Smooth appliance by using a combination of the ultrasonic stone remover, shell blaster and high speed lathe
• Polish appliance to a high shine by using the pumice and rag wheel equipment
• Follow all technical team policies (TTP’s) which have been set as the standard protocol for the manufacturing process in the department
• Effectively participate in the quality assurance at every case exchange
• Understand and demonstrate Keller’s core values of Honesty, Respect, Commitment, Accountability and Communication on a daily basis
• All other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Good hand-eye coordination, good manual dexterity, excellent perception skills and strong attention to details
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve using past experience and successes to gauge best steps for future cases
• Ability to effectively communicate with all team members during the buyer-seller transactions as well as communicating to members of the technical support team, members of management, and the training team
• Ability to learn and successfully complete all in-house training and verifications
• Ability to maneuver between the finishing fabrication stations

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent
• No experience required

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• Lathe/econo cutter/stone wheel/egg burr
• Milling hand piece
• Boil out Machine
• Activator
• Monomer
• Polymer
• Pumice
• Steamer

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and/or reach
• Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions
• Regularly required to push, pull, bending and/or squatting
• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Read and interpret prescriptions and other required documentation
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information
• Vision capabilities: Depth perception, attention to detail and/or color

Travel Required

No .

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

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

Motivations

Preferred

Work-Life Balance : Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Education

Preferred

High School or Equivalent or better.

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