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 hiring a number of key positions within our organization including this opportunity at NDX-DSG Dresch Dental Lab in Sylvania, Ohio for a Dental Lab Technician I (Dentures). Previous experience is not necessary; we offer paid, hands-on training!
The regular hours for this position are from 8:00AM to 5=4:30PM, 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
Bead and Pour impressions
Base models
Trim models
Set bites
Articulate models
Make duplicate models
Review final work and check completely that all quality standards have been met before passing the work to the next technician.
All other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities Required:
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
Excellent hand-eye coordination
Strong ability to read, listen, comprehend, retain and execute on written and verbal instructions
High level of organizational skill with the ability to prioritize work
Ability to effectively communicate with all team members during the buyer-seller transactions as well as communicating to members of the technical support team, members of management, and the training team
Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve using past experience and successes to gauge best steps for future cases
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent
No experience required
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
Sharp instruments, knives and blades
Motorized Lathe
Dental Handpiece
Butane Torch
Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and/or reach
Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions
Good manual dexterity
Ability to walk, sit and stand for long periods of time
Repeated bending and kneeling
Vision capabilities: Depth perception, attention to detail and/or color