Dental Lab Technician Trainee

National Dentex Laboratories (NDX); Twin Cities (CA); 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 Laboratories (NDX) seeks a Dental Lab Technician Trainee for our NDX Twin Cities Dental Laboratory in Falcon Heights, MN. The role starts with training to produce bite rims, custom trays and relines, while reading prescriptions from dentists.

Regular hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday–Friday. We offer comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, 401K with company contribution, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No previous experience required; we offer paid/on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Read prescriptions and specifications from dentist.
• Will be trained to produce bite rims, custom trays, relines and model prep.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Reading comprehension

Listening skills

Organization

Lifting up to 25 lbs

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathe

Wet Grinder

Job description

Description

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 Twin Cities Dental Laboratory in Falcon Heights, MN.

The regular hours for this position are from 7:30 AM to 4:00 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!

• health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• paid holiday, vacation, and sick time
• 401K with company contribution
• 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 previous 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

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Education

Preferred

High School or Equivalent or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.