Description

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 opportunity at NDX Green in Heber Springs, AR, for a Dental Laboratory Technician.

The regular hours for this position are from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 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.

• Check correct alignment and function before beginning waxing.

• Wax copings by applying correct thickness of wax to build design using dipping and carving techniques.

• Check margins of copings for fit, smoothness, proper thickness, and correct collar design.

• On bridge cases, wax in correct pontic design and connectors to doctor and design specifications.

• After completing and checking wax copings or frameworks, affix wax sprue in the proper position and attach to sprue base for investing procedure.

• Wax attachments for crown and bridge cases to be combined with removable partial dentures.

• Wax copings with rest designs for existing or future partials.

• Wax implant bar cases using various types of waxing sleeves and/or other castable plastic parts form the proper implant system.

• Wax posts for post and crown restorations.

• Fabricate wax patterns for temporary crown and bridge restorations.

• Wax crowns with rests for existing or future partials.

• Manage daily job task assignments to keep production running at high levels of efficiency.

• Use past experience and successes to effectively trouble shoot and problem solve.

• 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 skill with the ability to prioritize work.

• Able to perform certain lab tasks as demonstrated during hands-on session.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Must be able to sustain production

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• Hand piece/small machinery

• Additional related materials or equipment, as required.

• Personal protective equipment, as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 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.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

• 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

Motivations

Preferred

• Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement

Education

Required

• High School or Equivalent or better