Dental Laboratory Technician – Ceramist

i4 Dental Lab; Tuscaloosa (AL); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive hourly rate/salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company…

Continuing education support

Zusammenfassung

i4 Dental Lab is seeking a skilled Dental Ceramist to join our laboratory team. You will fabricate high-quality aesthetic restorations, including porcelain crowns, bridges, veneers, and implant-supported restorations, with strong shade matching and morphology skills.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of hands-on ceramic work, familiarity with 3Shape and exocad, and a CDT in Ceramics is a strong plus. We value precision, dental anatomy knowledge, and attention to detail.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years hands-on dental ceramic and porcelain layering in a commercial lab.
• CDT in Ceramics is a strong plus, or equivalent bench experience.
• Strong understanding of dental anatomy, occlusion, shade guides (Vita Classical, 3D-Master).
• Proficient with digital workflows (3Shape, exocad, Roland/vhf milling).

Aufgaben

• Fabricate porcelain crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays/onlays, and implant restorations.
• Shade matching, internal/external characterization, morphology adjustments per prescriptions.
• Work with e.max lithium disilicate, zirconia, feldspathic porcelain, PFM.
• Inspect CAD/CAM milled copings and frameworks; post-milling contouring and layering.
• Ensure occlusion, marginal integrity, contacts, and shade accuracy before QC.
• Maintain furnaces, benches, powders, stains, glazes; manage inventory.

Kenntnisse

Manual dexterity

Color vision

Attention to detail

Shade matching

Ausbildung

CDT Certification (Ceramics)

Tools

3Shape

exocad

Roland/vhf milling

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Dental Ceramist to join our laboratory team. In this role, you will be responsible for fabricating high-quality aesthetic dental restorations, including custom porcelain crowns, bridges, veneers, and implant-supported restorations. The ideal candidate possesses a strong eye for shade matching, precise morphology, and hands‑on expertise with modern ceramic materials and CAD/CAM workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Restoration Fabrication: Build, contour, stain, glaze, and fire porcelain crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays/onlays, and implant restorations.
• Aesthetic & Shade Matching: Perform custom shade matching, internal/external characterization, and morphology adjustments to meet exact doctor prescriptions.
• Material Handling: Work proficiently with e.max (lithium disilicate), layered and monolithic zirconia, feldspathic porcelain, and porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM).
• CAD/CAM & Digital Integration: Inspect, seat, and finish CAD/CAM-milled copings and frameworks (3Shape / exocad workflows); perform post-milling ceramic contouring and layering.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect finished cases under magnification to ensure proper occlusion, marginal integrity, contact points, and shade accuracy prior to final QC shipping.
• Equipment & Inventory: Maintain ceramic furnaces, porcelain double-arm benches, and handpieces; keep track of ceramic powders, stains, and glazes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of hands‑on dental ceramic and porcelain layering experience in a commercial dental laboratory.
• Certifications: Certified Dental Technician (CDT) in Ceramics is a strong plus, but equivalent bench experience is welcomed.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of dental anatomy, occlusion, shade guides (Vita Classical & 3D-Master), and material thermal expansion properties.
• Digital Literacy: Familiarity with digital dental workflows (3Shape, exocad, or Roland/vhf milling systems) preferred.
• Skills: High manual dexterity, fine motor control, excellent color vision, and keen attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate / salary based on bench test and experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Continuing education support and skill advancement opportunities