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 Dental Lab Technician - Ceramist opportunity at NDX H&O Dental Laboratory in Manchester, NH.
The regular hours for this position are from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, 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:
- Completely read prescriptions and specifications received from dentist. Clarify questions with supervisor
- Confirm that all items needed are present and in suitable condition
- Choose correct porcelain
- Build to correct contour, blend and occlusion
- Fire at correct temperature
- 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
- Follow all safety rules and regulations as well as standard operating procedures
- Perform tasks in one primary work station
- Manipulate small items and hand tools
- Operate a sandblasting unit as well as a steam cleaner
- Work with hot ovens
- Shading
- Waxing
- Ceramage
- Tooth Tattooing
- Clean work area with 409 weekly
- All other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities Required:
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
- Manual dexterity, good hand-eye coordination, excellent perception skills and attention to details
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
- Preferred: High school diploma or GED equivalent
- This technician has a minimum of 3-5 years of experience and is skilled in one or more of the skills associated with a Dental Laboratory Technician
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
- Hot ovens, sandblasting unit, steam cleaner
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to sit for long durations of time
- Produce cases as per fixed time schedules and required number of units