Milling Technician

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 several labs throughout the country. We are seeking to fill a number of key positions within our organization including this opportunity at NDX Heumann Dental Lab in Topeka, KS, for a Full-Time CAD CAM Technician.

The regular hours for this position are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and subject to change from time to time.

• Are you considering a career in Digital Design? Would it surprise you to learn that Dental Labs are among the most advanced users of Digital Design Technology? If your answer was yes, allow us to elaborate.
• At National Dentex, we partner with dentists from all over the country to create custom fabricated restorative dental products for each of their individual patients. Over the past decade, the dental laboratory industry transitioned many of its analog processes to digital. This transformation not only allowed us significant advancements in workflow productivity and material usage, but it also opened our doors to many new career paths in the digital design landscape.
• Our Designers utilize both 3D scanning and design programs to create lifelike restorations unique to each patient. Whether you've already begun your career in design, or perhaps you're just getting started, we offer paid on-the-job training to help you develop the skills you'll need to be successful in our industry. Still interested? Let's talk!

National Dentex is growing the largest network of dental laboratories in North America and is looking for passionate people who want to grow with us.  to learn more about our welcoming culture! Our focus is on a team-oriented atmosphere that fosters innovation, leading edge technologies, training and advancing the industry.

What's in it for you? A great career and benefits as well:
Flexible schedule;
Paid time off and holidays;
Health, Vision, and 401(k) savings plan;
Career advancement;
Continuing education. At NDX, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, and if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be just who we are looking for!

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:

• Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentist.
• Knowledge and comfortability with computers.
• Operate the computer-aided design & computer-aided manufacturing steps for the designing process, including scanning, loading and creating files.
• Operate software for nesting designs to be processed throughout the milling / printing process.
• Load information into the computer, such as patient name, pan number, type of crown, shade.
• Follow all required steps, to insure consistent, accurate results.
• Review final work to confirm that quality standards have been met.
• Clean work area daily.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Strong ability to read, listen, comprehend, retain, and execute on written and verbal instructions.
• High level of organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Previous Dental Experience is a plus

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• Computer and scanning equipment.
• Small machinery.
• Hand-pieces.
• Chemicals.
• Additional related materials or equipment, as required.
• Personal protective equipment, as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel and/or reach.
• Fine motor skills and ability to perform repetitive motions.
• Vision capabilities, including depth perception, attention to detail, and color.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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