Job description
Must be a CDT
Summary
VTA Dental Lab is a growing company and opening a new lab in the Houston Area. We're searching for a Certified Lab Technician who has strong leadership skills and the ability to grow with us. The ideal candidate has extensive experience within Dental Labs, plus proficiency with the practices, policies, and procedures of our industry.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Analyse and interpret dental prescriptions written by dentists
- Design, fabricate and repair dental devices such as crowns, bridges, partial dentures, full dentures and orthodontic appliances
- Use a variety of materials, such as gold, porcelain and plastic, to create dental prosthetics
- Work with a variety of specialized hand and power tools, as well as computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology
- Inspect the final product for quality and fit, making adjustments as necessary
- Keep accurate records of work done and materials used
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including proper handling of hazardous substances
- Communicate with dentists and other dental professionals to discuss design plans and issues
- Maintain dental laboratory equipment and order new supplies as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This individual must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and have regular, predictable, in-person attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- Three or more years of experience.
- Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity
- Understanding of laws, rules and regulatory issues.
- Ability to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues
Computer Skills
Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to Commute:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
