Dental Lab Technician Trainee

National Dentex Laboratories (NDX); Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Job summary

National Dentex Laboratories (NDX) is hiring for a full-time Dental Lab Technician Trainee at NDX Davis Dental Laboratory in Wyoming, MI. The position requires no prior experience, as paid training will be provided. Key responsibilities include reading prescriptions from dentists and performing other duties as needed. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent. Employee benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation, and more.

Qualifications

• No experience required; paid training will be provided.
• Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentists.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of tooth anatomy

Ability to articulate according to prescription

Knowledge of materials (e.g., stones, acrylic)

Ability to use manual and power tools

Identify margins through impressions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathe

Wax

Job 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 Davis Dental Laboratory in Wyoming, MI.

The regular hours for this position are from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and are 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 holidays, vacation, and sick time; 401(k) with company contribution; and tuition reimbursement!

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position

• Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentists.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Knowledge of tooth anatomy.
• Ability to articulate according to prescription.
• Knowledge of materials (e.g., stones, acrylic).
• Ability to use manual and power tools.
• Identify margins through impressions.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

• No experience required; paid training will be provided.
• Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used

• Lathe.
• Wax.

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.
• Communicate technical information effectively.
• Vision capabilities: depth perception, attention to detail, and color discrimination.

Behaviors

• 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 Diploma or equivalent.

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