Dental Lab Technician Trainee

National Dentex; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

National Dentex's NDX Davis Dental Laboratory in Wyoming, MI is seeking a Dental Lab Technician Trainee to join our growing team. No dental experience required; we provide paid training, a structured path, and advancement opportunities while you learn hands-on skills in a supportive environment.

Regular hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, with full-time benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid holiday, vacation, and sick time; 401K with

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Excellent eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Read prescriptions and specifications from dentist.
• Pour models from impressions in proper material.
• Place models on articulators using correct technique.
• Articulate models per bite relationship.
• Check case information and respond with questions for the next day.
• Clean work area daily.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading English

Eye-hand coordination

Detail oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

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, team environment, 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 Davis Dental Laboratory in Wyoming, MI.

The regular hours for this position are from 8:00am to 4:00pm, 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
• Pour models from impressions received from doctors in the proper material
• Place models on appropriate type of articulator using correct technique
• Articulate models by using bites sent by doctor or hand articulating to correct bite relationship
• Check case for correct doctor information, finish date, product, metal type, and fabrication questions that need to be called on the next day
• Clean work area daily
• All other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Excellent eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
• Detail oriented

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• No experience required; paid training will be provided
• high school diploma or equivalent preferred

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• Steamers
• Accelerator
• Glue

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• 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

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

Education

Preferred

High School or Equivalent or better.

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