Dental Lab Technician Trainee

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 Davis Dental Laboratory in Wyoming, MI. 

The regular hours for this position are from 7:00 AM to 3:30 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
• Builder/Grinder of porcelain material
• All other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Knowledge tooth anatomy
• Ability to articulate according to Rx
• Knowledge of materials (i.e. stones, acrylic)
• Identify through Impressions margins

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• No experience required; we offer paid / on the job training
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• Empress, e.max, VM9, VM13 porcelains
• Distilled water, Build-up Liquid, Aluminous Oxide, Glass Beads, General Purpose Cleaner
• Dental handpiece, sandblaster, steamer

Physical Requirements:

• 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