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 Digital Dental Lab Technician opportunity at NDX H&O Dental Laboratory in Manchester, NH.
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:
- Completely read all paperwork in the pan including, but not limited to the prescription and work ticket. Clarify all questions with your manager
- Confirm that all items needed are present and in suitable condition
- Complete cases according to work ticket schedule, notify manager of late cases
- Perform all aspects of IOS case download and management
- Inspect all models and dies to verify items are suitable for scanning
- Ability to scan models and impressions (and calibrate scanners)
- Ability to scan implant cases and seat abutments / scan bodies
- Perform quality control (QC) of designs i.e., providing proper function and aesthetics
- Generate CAMs
- Ability to send files through ECT and to manufacturer partners
- Ability to design, nest, print, and post-process models
- Ability to nest and mill zirconia, wax, PMMA, etc.
- Ability to remove milled units from material pucks
- Place units back onto dies, back onto models
- Return items to proper pan
- Follow all safety rules and regulations as well as standard operating procedures
- Manipulate small items and hand tools
- Operate mills, printers, light curing units, steam cleaner, etc.
- Clean work area daily with a more thorough cleaning at the end of the week
Skills and Abilities Required:
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
- Strong ability to comprehend and execute on both written and verbal instructions
- Knowledge of dental terminology and oral anatomy
- Strong knowledge of computers
- Strong knowledge of 3shape Dental System
- Knowledge of materials
- Excellent eye-hand coordination
- High level of organizational skill with the ability to prioritize work
- Ability to effectively communicate technical information
- Ability to collaborate with all team members
- Strong critical thinking skills for problem solving
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
- Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent
- This technician has a minimum of three (3) years of experience in CAD / CAM production
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
- Mills, 3D printers, light curing units, dental resins, alcohol, steam cleaner, motorized hand piece/lathe
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to sit for long durations of time
- Repetitive movement with a computer mouse
- Spend extended time in front of a computer screen
- Produce cases as per published time schedules and required number of units