Dental Lab Technician (Finisher)

National Dentex

  • Keller, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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 opportunity at NDX Affinity in Louisville, KY for a Dental Laboratory Technician.The regular hours for this position are from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 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 prescriptions, specifications and preferences received from doctor.
  • Participate in the finishing function of Removable products:
  • Remove appliance from duplicate model and dispose of excess material.
  • Smooth appliance by using a combination of the ultrasonic stone remover, shell blaster and high speed lathe.
  • Polish appliance to a high shine by using the pumice and rag wheel equipment.
  • Follow all technical team policies (TTP’s) which have been set as the standard protocol for the manufacturing process in the department.
  • Effectively participate in the quality assurance at every case exchange.
  • Understand and demonstrate Keller’s core values of Honesty, Respect, Commitment, Accountability and Communication on a daily basis.
  • All other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities Required:
  • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
  • Good hand-eye coordination, good manual dexterity, excellent perception skills and strong attention to details.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve using past experience and successes to gauge best steps for future cases.
  • 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 learn and successfully complete all in-house training and verifications.
  • Ability to maneuver between the finishing fabrication stations.
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
  • Required: High school diploma or equivalent
  • No experience required
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
  • Bard Parker knife and/or Plaster knife
  • Lathe/econo cutter/stone wheel/egg burr
  • Milling hand piece
  • Boil out Machine
  • Activator
  • Monomer
  • Polymer
  • Pumice
  • Steamer
Physical Requirements:
  • Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and/or reach.
  • Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions.
  • Regularly required to push, pull, bending and/or squatting
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Read and interpret prescriptions and other required documentation.
  • Ability to effectively communicate technical information.
  • Vision capabilities: Depth perception, attention to detail and/or color.
Education : High School or Equivalent

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