Dental Technician — Fixed Model Room

Dnsdental; Waunakee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

D&S Dental Laboratory in Waunakee, WI is seeking a detail-oriented Dental Technician for the Fixed Model Room. You will create and prepare dental models from impressions for fixed prosthetics, including pouring, trimming, and articulating models that form the foundation of every fixed case we fabricate.

You will read prescriptions, prepare models to match orders, and collaborate with colleagues to maintain production schedules and quality standards in a fast-paced dental lab environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
• Experience with tasks requiring manual dexterity and precision handling of small tools.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, including written communication.
• Ability to work well with colleagues, managers, and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret prescriptions, and prepare models to match doctors' orders and specifications.
• Pour, trim, section, and articulate stone models from patient impressions with accuracy.
• Fabricate models of the mouth and teeth based on impressions taken by dental professionals.
• Follow the daily case schedule and production goals to keep cases moving on time.
• Operate hand tools and lab equipment (drills, lathes, presses, furnaces, sandblasters, grinders, carvers).
• Collaborate with quality control specialists to uphold product standards and identify cases needing attention.
• Use supplies efficiently and keep work areas ready to go.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Fine motor skills

Time management

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Do you enjoy working with your hands and creating things with precision and care?

Are you the kind of person who takes pride in detail — the kind who notices the little things others miss? If so, we’d like to meet you.

D&S Dental Laboratory is looking for a detail-oriented Dental Technician - Fixed Model Roomto join our team in Waunakee, WI. In this role, you’ll create and prepare dental models from impressions for fixed prosthetics — pouring, trimming, and articulating models that form the foundation of every fixed case we fabricate.

Every restoration we deliver starts with the work you do. If you like seeing the real results of your craftsmanship every day, this position offers a rewarding opportunity.

What You’ll Do

As our Fixed Model Room Technician, you’ll help restore smiles by:

• Reading and interpreting the prescription included with each case and preparing models to match doctors’ written orders and specifications
• Pouring, trimming, sectioning, and articulating stone models from patient impressions with accuracy and consistency
• Fabricating models of the mouth and teeth based on impressions taken by dental professionals
• Following the daily case schedule and production goals to keep cases moving on time
• Operating hand tools and lab equipment, including electric drills, lathes, presses, high-heat furnaces, sandblasters, grinders, and carvers
• Collaborating with quality control specialists to uphold product standards and identify cases that need extra attention
• Using supplies and equipment efficiently while keeping work areas and materials ready to go

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who enjoys hands-on, detailed work and takes ownership of what they produce.

You may be a great fit if you have experience in:

• Dental laboratory work, particularly fixed prosthetics
• Dental technology or a related healthcare field
• Any trade or role requiring fine motor skills and precision handling of small tools and materials

You don’t need to be an expert in everything. We’re looking for someone with strong hand-eye coordination, a willingness to learn, and the consistency to produce accurate work in a fast-paced production environment.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills
• Experience with tasks requiring manual dexterity and precision handling of small tools and materials
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills, including written communication
• Ability to work well with colleagues, managers, and other departments

Preferred

• Previous experience in a dental laboratory environment, particularly in fixed prosthetics
• Background in dental technology or related healthcare fields
• Basic technology skills, including MS Office Suite
• Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve problems in a timely and positive manner

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Standing and bending for 8+ hours; lifting, pushing, and carrying up to 50 lbs
• Repetitive hand, wrist, and finger movements, including pinching and grasping, and use of hand tools with vibration
• Visual acuity to judge the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of your work
• Lab setting with hand tools; PPE provided and required for applicable tasks
• Exposure to dust and airborne particles, noise, and vibration typical of a dental lab
• Must be at least 18 years of age and able to pass work eligibility requirements

D&S Dental Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.