Job Information
National Dentex Dental Lab Technician III (Ceramist) in Fenton, Missouri
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 Keller Dental Lab in St Louis, MO for a full time Dental Lab Technician III.
The regular hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and subject to change as needed.
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 Job Functions of the Position:
Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentist
Choose correct porcelain
Build to correct contour, blend and occlusion
Fire at the correct temperature and for the appropriate amount of time
Stain and Glaze porcelain
Add on when necessary
Steam clean required items
Place units back onto dies, back onto models
Return items to proper pan
Complete cases according to work ticket schedule, notify supervisor of late cases
Scan and initial cases as required
Occasionally perform custom shade taking, custom staining and tooth tattooing
Clean work area daily
Follow all safety rules and regulations as well as standard operating procedures
All other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities Required:
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Detail oriented
Ability to follow directions
Ability to make decisions within this position involving deviation from standard operating procedures must be addressed with immediate supervisor and/or department head. This includes the rejection of late cases and those not acceptable to standards.
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent
This technician has a minimum of 5 years of experience and is skilled in one or more of the skills associated with a Dental Laboratory Technician.
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
Ovens
Sandblasting unit
Steam cleaner
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Qualifications
Education
Required
- High School or Equivalent or better
Experience
Required
- minimum of 5 years of experience and is skilled in one or more of the skills associated with a Dental Laboratory Technician
