Dental Lab Technician Trainee

National Dentex, LLC; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training

Job summary

NDX Thoele Dental Laboratory in St. Cloud, MN is hiring a Dental Lab Technician Trainee. No dental experience? That's okay — we'll train the right person. This full-time role offers paid training, competitive pay, and advancement opportunities.

Primary responsibilities include reading prescriptions and dentist specifications, learning to produce bite rims, custom trays, relines and model prep, and performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• No prior dental experience required; paid on-the-job training.
• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to learn dental lab processes from prescriptions and specs.

Responsibilities

• Read prescriptions and dentist specifications.
• Train to produce bite rims, custom trays, relines, and model prep.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Reading comprehension

Organizational skills

Lifting up to 25 pounds

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Want to learn a skilled career in the dental industry? We're looking for motivated people to join our growing team. Paid training, competitive pay, and advancement opportunities. No dental experience? That's okay - we'll train the right person! We are seeking to fill a number of key positions within our organization including this Dental Lab Technician Trainee opportunity at NDX Thoele Dental Laboratory in St. Cloud, MN.

The regular hours for this position are from 7:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Thursday, 7:00am to 11:0pm 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 and specifications received from dentist
• Will be trained to produce bite rims, custom trays, relines and model prep
• All other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Strong ability to read, listens, comprehend, retain and execute on written and verbal instructions
• High level of organizational skill with the ability to prioritize work
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent
• No experience required; we offer paid / on the job training!

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• Wet Grinder
• Sharp Tools/Instruments
• Investment material
• Lathe
• Hand piece
• Boil Out
• Acrylic

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and/or reach
• Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions
• Read and interpret prescriptions and other required documentation
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information
• Vision capabilities: depth perception, attention to detail, and/or color