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 Dental Lab in Heber Springs, AR, for a Dental Laboratory Technician (Partial Survey/Design).

The regular hours for this position are from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 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:

• Sandblast cast partial frameworks to remove foreign matter

• Replace frameworks in correct case pan and review doctor prescription and computer work card for correct case design, correct doctor information, and correct return date

• Cut off metal sprue, reduce bulk, and remove flash using cut-off wheels, burs, and stones.

• Place framework in Val-Mons Machine.

• Deplate framework to remove oxidation by sandblasting and soaking in deplating acid

• Polish framework to remove scratches using rubber wheels and points

• Use brush wheel and Ti-Hi to final polish framework in readiness for shipping to doctor or next department

• Have case Q.C.'d and make corrections if necessary

• Repair broken and damaged partial frameworks using soldering and welding techniques

• Maintain clean work area

• Requisition needed supplies

• Other duties as required or assigned

Skills and Abilities Required:

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

• Excellent eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity

• Detail oriented

• Patience for repetitive tasks

• Ability to work closely with others and share equally in the workload

• Flexibility in dealing with varied work hours due to fluctuating workloads

• Ability to adapt to ProPay production system

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

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Education

Required

• High School or Equivalent or better