Dental Lab Technician I (CB Model) at NDX, LLC in Wyoming, Michigan

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 60+ labs throughout the country. Our team is growing, and we are seeking to fill a number of key positions within our organization including this opportunity at NDX-DSG Davis Dental Lab in Wyoming, Michigan for a Dental Lab Technician I (CB Model).




The regular hours for this position are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 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 and interpret prescriptions and specifications received from dentist.


• Confirm that all items needed are present and in suitable condition.


• Pour positive models from impressions supplied by dentists


• Trim models with bulk and or fine trimmer


• Place models on appropriate type of articulator using correct technique (if applicable)


• Articulate models by using bites sent by doctor or hand articulating to correct bite relationship.


• Fabricate soft tissue models


• Return items to proper pan


• Scan and initial cases as required


• Review final work and check completely that all quality standards have been met before passing the case to the next technician


• Actively participate and share ideas for improvement that will positively shape the relationship the laboratory has with customers


• Ensure the responsible use, safety and care of equipment. Ensure preventive maintenance requirements are met and that work area is kept clean.


• Participate in Company sponsored training and meetings as required.


• Support and incorporate NDX’s Mission, Vision and Core Values into daily endeavors.


• All other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.


• Ability to work in a fast paced, ever changing work environment.


• Ability to meet assigned production levels, quality standards and timelines.


• Excellent hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity and depth perception.


• Ability to pay close attention to details.


• Ability to trouble shoot and problem solve using past experience and success to gauge the best steps on future cases.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent.


• No experience required.

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• Must wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work tasks that require and follow safety guidelines as stated in NDX Safety & Health Plan Manual.


• Utilize relevant materials, supplies and tools to produce product in the dental laboratory.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to walk, sit, stand and/or reach.


• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.


• Manual dexterity which allows the individual to grasp and operate small hand tools/equipment and use their hands and fingers and to produce precision product is required.


• Regularly required to push, pull, lift and/or carry 0-10 lbs.


• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities


The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Apply Now