Dental Lab Technician - Several Openings

VERA Security, Inc.; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Vacation and holidays

Latest technology

Job summary

MicroDental Laboratories is a world-class dental lab group with a Brighton, MI Ward Lab location hiring multiple Dental Lab Technicians. Responsibilities include leading Crown & Bridge work, wax and finish, and managing case flow.

Expect usage of CAD/CAM, 3D scanning, and porcelain layering for high-end restorations. Qualified candidates with 5+ years of relevant experience may qualify for sign-on bonuses; benefits include medical/dental/life insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5+ years minimum experience in dental restoration.
• CDT preferred.
• Ability to read prescriptions from clients/doctors.
• Proficiency in porcelain layering, contouring, and finishing.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead Crown & Bridge Technician duties including wax, finish, and margins/fits.
• Block, cast, and finish full contour crowns and implants.
• Plan cases, design, waxing, casting, die trimming, and finishing.
• Ensure in-process QA standards and deliver on-time cases.
• Read and interpret prescriptions and patient charts.
• Train and supervise lab staff to meet quality standards.

Skills

Crown & Bridge

CAD/CAM

3D scanning

Porcelain layering

Quality assurance

Team leadership

Dental terminology

Education

CDT preferred

High school diploma

Dental lab certification

Tools

Magic Touch

3Shape EXOCAD

Intraoral scanner

Lathes & Trimmers

Job description

Dental Lab Technician - Several Openings

• Full-time

MicroDental Laboratories is a world-class, rapidly growing, global company with strong benefit packages and great long-term stability. We operate in over 25 locations in North America as both MicroDental Laboratories and Modern Dental Laboratory USA. With our focus on Quality, Value, and Legendary Customer Care, our Centers are devoted to building strong and last relationships with our dentists and their team members. We are looking for a determined, high energy, well-organized Dental Lab Technicians to join our company.

Our Ward Dental Lab Brighton, MI location is hiring for the following positions:

• Lead Crown & Bridge Technician

Details on the duties and qualifications for each position may be found by visiting our careers page at www.microdental.com/careers

*Qualified candidates with 5+ years of relevant experience are eligible for a sign on bonus of $1000, after 120 days of continuous employment.*

Our Company has the following to offer:

• Excellent compensation plan with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, short/long term disability, 401(k), vacation and holidays
• Investments in the latest technology
• Exclusively focused in cosmetic, implant and digital design for fixed prosthodontics

Responsibilities:

Lead Crown & Bridge Technician:

Ability to wax and finish PFM frames, including large bridges, focusing on margins and fit

Full contour gold crowns, implant crowns, restoration, and model work

Perform case planning and design, waxing, casting, die trimming, and finishing

Case QC and minor case touch-up; On-time case completion and delivery - troubleshoot case logistics

Ability to read prescriptions or specifications from clients/doctors and examine dental models or impressions to determine the design of the product to be fabricated

Distribute daily workload. Establish daily production needs and assist in the production as needed to facilitate the team process schedule.

Control all in-process laboratory quality assurance standards. Provide training to techs as needed to meet desired standards.

Responsible for producing the esthetics that our customers have come to expect

Responsible for facial cutback layering of porcelain, contouring, and glazing of high end anterior and posterior zirconia and e.max restorations

Proficiency in full contour crown and bridge contouring and stain and glaze

Ability to produce artistic, esthetic, and consistent, high-quality porcelain and staining work

Ability to do final quality inspection of crown and bridge cases with efficiency

Ability to match and create custom shades and meet tight deadlines

Travel to local dentist offices to assist chairside in capturing high-accuracy 3D digital images of a patient’s mouth using an intraoral scanner

Utilize Magic Touch software and other computer programs to download digital scans and prescriptions and create work orders to be sent for production

Perform Data Entry functions for incoming and outgoing digital files

Perform other CAD/CAM functions in lab as directed

Provide excellent customer service, internal and external, via email, phone and in person

Denture partial and Implant denture set-ups/waxing/finishing and overall knowledge of over-denture and attachments

Knowledge of working with and processing hybrids. This opportunity will allow you to work with the digital denture process and specialists performing the all-on-4 technique

Read and follow directions on prescription. Be able to understand a doctor’s preferences

Follow in-process laboratory Quality Assurance standards

Pour, trim, section, and articulate stone models from patients’ impressions

Operate and maintain a variety of dental laboratory tools and equipment such as: trimmers, lathes, saw, articulators, and cleaning devices

Maintain dental tools and equipment with cleanliness and care

Follow daily schedule and production goals

All:

Ability to multi-task and self-motivated

Operate a variety of dental laboratory tools and equipment

Maintain clean equipment and work area

All other duties as assigned or as otherwise required

Lead Crown & Bridge Technician:

5+ years minimum experience in dental restoration

Ceramic skills a plus

CDT preferred

Start-to-finish proficiency in Crown & Bridge

Requires flexibility and adaptability to meet laboratory demands

Outstanding analytical, problem solving and organizational abilities

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in porcelain layering, contouring, and finishing of ceramic restorations

Ability to utilize magnification goggles for extended periods of time

Team player is a must with willingness to learn new responsibilities

Previous working experience as a Dental Assistant or lab technician

Knowledge in computer programs (word, excel, outlook, photoshop, and/or audio applications), as well as Magic Touch system preferred

High attention to detail - evaluating scans to ensure all necessary areas of the mouth are captured clearly, making rescans if needed

3Shape EXOCAD experience preferred

Possess a valid driver’s license and have ability to travel locally to dental offices

Ability to utilize magnification goggles for extended periods of time

Team player is a must with a willingness to learn new responsibilities

Ability to stand for extended hours and lift weight up to 20lbs.

Advanced die trimming experience is a plus.

Advanced die trimming experience is a plus

Milling center environment, computer-based workstation. Benchwork with high speed and low-speed handpieces

Ability to stand for extended hours and lift weight up to 20lbs

All:

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Excellent hand/eye coordination

Knowledge and previous work experience with dental lab products, materials, terminology, and techniques

High level of attention to detail with exceptional quality standards

High School diploma or equivalent required

*All new hires will be required to pass our standard employee background check*

MicroDental Laboratories and Modern Dental Laboratory USA are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We recruit qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, marital status, or citizenship status.

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