Dental Lab Technician (Denture Model

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 Dental Lab Technician (Denture Model) opportunity at NDX Heumann Dental Laboratory in Topeka, KS
. This is a trainee position that requires no experience. Hands-on, paid training is provided.

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:

• Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentist
• Place completed computer work cards on proper case pans, reviewing doctor, product and finish date information for correctness
• Disinfect all case components using the appropriate disinfection procedure
• Pour models from impressions received from doctors in the proper material
• Number all models and impressions with case number
• Place models on appropriate type of articulator using correct technique
• Articulate models by using bites sent by doctor or hand articulating to correct bite relationship
• Check case for correct doctor information, finish date, product, metal type, and fabrication questions that need to be called on the next day
• Clean work area daily
• All other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

Required:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Excellent eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
• Detail oriented

Minimum Education and Experience

Required:

• Preferred:
  High school diploma or GED equivalent
• No experience required

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• Coping Saws
• Steamers
• Accelerator
• Glue

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

• 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

High School or Equivalent or better.

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