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National Dentex Dental Lab Technician - Crown & Bridge in Manchester, New Hampshire
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. Our team is growing, and we are seeking to fill a number of key positions within our organization including this Dental Laboratory Technician opportunity, specializing in Crown & Bridge fabrication, at NDX H&O Dental Lab in Manchester, NH.
The regular hours for this position are from 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Thursday (No Fridays), 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:
Fit all work to a solid poured or digitally printed model
Choose correct porcelain
Build to correct contour, blend and occlusion
Stain and glaze with crown clean-up functions on posterior restorations
Complete esthetic anterior PFZ, PFM and full contour cases
Fire at the correct temperature and for the appropriate amount of time
Steam clean required items
Return items to proper pan
Complete cases according to work ticket schedule
Scan and initial cases as required
Perform basic porcelain repairs according to Technical Team Policies
All other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities that may be Required:
Knowledge of tooth anatomy
Ability to articulate according to Rx
Knowledge of materials (i.e. stones, acrylic)
Identify through Impressions margins
Must be able to understand, read, write and speak English
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
High School diploma or preferred
1-2 years’ experience with building porcelain crowns, and 2 or more years contouring monolithic crowns
Hazardous Materials or Equipment that may be Used:
- Laboratory equipment that may include: grinders, lathes, ovens, burners, steamers and boiling water
Physical Abilities that may be Required:
Sitting for long periods of time, uncommon posture when fabricating and continuous maneuvering of hands and fingers while working with small tools
Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions
Good hand-eye coordination
Good manual dexterity
Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
Repeated bending and kneeling
Vision capabilities: Depth perception, attention to detail and/or color
May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 25 pounds
Qualifications
Behaviors
Required
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Education
Preferred
- High School or Equivalent or better
Experience
Required
- 1-2 years’ experience with building porcelain crowns, and 2 or more years contouring monolithic crowns
Equal Opportunity Employer
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