Dental Lab Technician Trainee

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 Trainee opportunity at NDX Lord's Dental Studio in De Pere, WI. 

The regular hours for this position are from 8:00 AM to 4:30 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 Job Functions of the Position:

• Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentist
• Break processed removable restorations out of flasks and match back to the correct case pan
• Remove excess acrylic flash using burs and/or cutting wheels
• Remove excess acrylic from metal areas of partial dentures and from teeth
• Add final anatomy to present an aesthetic appearance and good function
• Seat back to models to check for correct fit; adjust if necessary. If partial clasps need to be adjusted for correct fit, take to the appropriate person.
• Repair any areas of the acrylic that have holes, porosity or scarring using cold cure acrylic technique. Pencil blast metal for repairs.
• Final polish using pumice and high shine materials
• Bag dentures and put number of case on the bag before replacing in the correct pan
• Maintain a clean work area
• 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

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent - Preferred

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• Small machinery
• Hand pieces
• Chemicals

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time