Dental Lab Ceramist

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Full Time North Haven, CT, US

5 days ago Requisition

Responsible for building, contouring, and stain/glazing of esthetic anterior and posterior restorations including layered porcelain, monolithic zirconia and lithium disilicate in a productive environment.

• Read and review all paperwork on each case for correct information including prescriptions and specifications received from dentist. Clarify questions with supervisor.
• Confirm that all items needed are present and in suitable condition
• Build/Contour to correct anatomical contour, blend and occlusion
• Fire at correct temperature
• Add on when necessary
• Steam clean required items
• 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 at one primary work station
• Manipulate small items and hand tools
• Operate a sandblasting unit as well as a steam cleaner
• Custom Shading
• Perform/Document routine scheduled Preventative Maintenance of equipment
• Participate in Company sponsored training and meetings as required
• Support and incorporate Apex Mission, Vision and Core Values
• Clean work area daily
• Perform other duties as required and assigned

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Stay organized and manage work based on work tickets, Dr. preferences and due dates
• Ability to work in a fast paced, ever changing work environment
• Ability to meet assigned production levels, quality standards and timelines
• Excellent hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity and depth perception
• Ability to pay close attention to details

• Minimum of 3 years experience

Must wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work tasks that require and follow safety guidelines as stated in Apex Safety & Health Plan Manual.

• Sandblasting Unit
• Steam Cleaner
• Electric Handpiece

Regularly required to walk, sit, stand and/or reach

Manual dexterity which allows the individual to grasp and operate small hand tools/equipment and use their hands and fingers and to produce precision product is required

Regularly required to push, pull, lift and/or carry 0-10 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

• Health Ins options
• Employee Wellness Program
• STD & Life Ins Policy with Optional Voluntary Life
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance