Dental Laboratory Technician -E10

Overview

The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) is a Gold‑Level Veteran Friendly Employer. This position is responsible for operating a dental appliance laboratory, training and supervising prisoner technicians in the production of dental appliances, inventorying materials, and ensuring quality products meet dental specifications.

• Operate the dental laboratory and supervise prisoner technicians.
• Inventory and track tools and materials related to appliance production.
• Record shipments and receipt of cases and other lab duties.
• Teach prisoners proper use of tools, equipment, and procedures to produce quality dental appliances.
• Follow laboratory standards and procedures to meet specifications.

• Possession of an associate’s degree in dental technology.

• Associate’s degree in dental hygiene or dental assisting with one year of experience equivalent to a Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement.

• Dental Laboratory Technician 8 – No specific type or amount of experience required.
• Dental Laboratory Technician 9 – One year of experience fabricating and repairing prosthetic appliances equivalent to Technician 8.
• Dental Laboratory Technician E10 – Two years of experience fabricating and repairing prosthetic appliances, including one year equivalent to Technician 9.

• Four years of experience in a dental laboratory, dental office, dental manufacturer, or dental setting fabricating and repairing dentures, bridges, crowns, and orthodontic appliances may be substituted for the education requirement.

• Positions in this class are test‑designated and subject to pre‑appointment and random‑selection drug and alcohol testing.

• MDOC may screen out applicants convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants with a misdemeanor or felony conviction are ineligible until any sentence, including parole or probation, is satisfactorily completed.

• New hires and returning employees who have been away for more than two years must complete Non‑Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) – either 40 hours or 80 hours of in‑person training based on offender contact and job classification, plus supplementary online training.

• All required documents must be submitted at the time of application. Applicants attaching transcripts must provide an official college transcript; unofficial or web‑based transcripts are not accepted.

• Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.

• The Michigan Department of Corrections is not an E‑Verify employer.