Job Information
National Dentex Dental Lab Technician Trainee - Fixed Model in St Cloud, Minnesota
Description
At National Dentex, we employ a diverse, highly skilled, deeply passionate, and vast team of Denture Technicians across our growing network of labs spanning the United States.
We value and recognize the amount of time, effort, and training required to become an expert in our field, which is why we are always on the lookout for talented members of the dental lab community to join our team.
NDX Thoele Dental Lab in St. Cloud, MN is currently hiring for a Dental Lab Technician (Trainee in Fixed Model Dept.). If your background fits this description, we want to hear from you.
The regular hours for this position are 7 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday, and 7 AM to 11:00 AM, 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 Functions of the Position:
Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentist.
Place completed computer work cards on proper case pans, reviewing doctor, product and finish date information for correctness
Disinfect all case components using the appropriate disinfection procedure
Pour models from impressions received from doctors in the proper material
Number all models and impressions with case number
Pindex models and place pins in dies
Saw out dies using proper technique to make dies removable for fabrication
Place models on appropriate type of articulator using correct technique
Articulate models by using bites sent by doctor or hand articulating to correct bite relationship
Check case for correct doctor information, finish date, product, metal type, and fabrication questions that need to be called on the next day
Clean work area daily
All other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities Required:
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
Excellent eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
Detail oriented
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent
No experience required
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
Wet grinders
Hand-pieces
Coping Saws
Bard Parker Knives
Steamers
Acetone
Die-Separator
Accelerator
Glue
Die-Hardener
Qualifications
Education
Required
- High School or Equivalent or better
