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Dental Lab Technician Trainee

Perry & Young Dental Lab, Saint Cloud, MN, United States


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 Thoele Dental Laboratory

in

St. Cloud, MN .

The regular hours for this position are from

7:30 AM to 4:30 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 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.

Disinfect all case components using the appropriate disinfection procedure.

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 eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.

Detail oriented.

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

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and/or reach.

Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions.

Read and interpret prescriptions and other required documentation.

Ability to effectively communicate technical information.

Vision capabilities: depth perception, attention to detail, and/or color.

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