Dental Lab Technician Trainee

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick time

401K with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

National Dentex Labs in St. Cloud, MN is seeking a Dental Lab Technician Trainee. You will learn to read prescriptions, and to prepare bite rims, custom trays, relines and model prep under supervision.

No experience is required; we offer paid/on‑the‑job training. Regular hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with a full benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; 401K with company contribution; and tuition

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent required; on‑the‑job training available.
• Must be able to read prescriptions and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Excellent hand–eye coordination and fine motor skills are essential.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform duties with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Read prescriptions and specifications from dentist.
• Learn to produce bite rims, custom trays, relines and model prep.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand–eye coordination

Reading and following instructions

Organizational skills

Lifting up to 25 pounds

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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. 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.

Job Details

The regular hours for this position are from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, 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, listen, 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