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 Dental Lab Technician Trainee opportunity at NDX Keller in Fenton, MO.

The regular hours for this position are from 7:00 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 Job 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
Pour models from impressions received from doctors in the proper material
Number all models and impressions with case number
Pindex models and place pins in dies
Saw out dies using proper technique to make dies removable for fabrication
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 hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Detail oriented
Patience for repetitive tasks
Ability to work closely with others and share equally in the workload
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Flexibility in dealing with varied work hours due to fluctuating work loads

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

Preferred: High school diploma or GED equivalent
No experience required

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

Wet grinders
Hand pieces
Coping saws
Bard parker knives
Steamers
Acetone
Die separator
Accelerator
Glue
Die hardener
Lathe

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Education

Preferred

High School or Equivalent or better

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

Equal Opportunity Employer
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NDX Keller Dental Lab (Fenton, MO) jobs

Dental Lab Technician Trainee