Position: Dental Lab Technician

Industry: Laboratory

Job Type: Temp-to-hire

Location: Louisville, KY 40213

Pay Rate: $16.00/hr. - $18.00/hr. (depending on experience)

Available Shifts:

1st Shift: Monday - Thursday,6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Description:

Snelling has an immediate opening for a Dental Lab Technician in Louisville, KY. This position will be responsible for constructing, fitting, or repairing dentures, crowns and other dental appliances. Seeking either entry level or experienced candidate

Job duties include:

• Follow detailed work orders and prescriptions
• Decide which materials and tools will be needed
• Bend, form, and shape fabric or material
• Use hand or power tools to trim dies accurately
• Adjust devices to allow for a more natural look or to improve function
• Inspect the final product for quality and accuracy
• Repair appliances that may be cracked or damaged
• In small laboratories and offices, technicians may handle every phase of production. In larger ones, technicians may be responsible for only one phase of production, such as polishing, measuring, or testing.

Dental Lab Technician requirements:

• Analytical skills - Because dental laboratory technicians must construct medical devices with accuracy and precision, they need to have an in-depth knowledge of how different tools and materials work.
• Detail oriented - Dental laboratory technicians must pay attention to detail. They need to be able to recognize and correct any imperfections in the devices.
• Dexterity - Dental laboratory technicians must work well with their hands because they use precise laboratory instruments.
• Interpersonal skills - Dental laboratory technicians need to be able to get along with others because they may be part of a team of technicians working on a single project. In addition, they need good communication to ensure safety when they work with hazardous materials.
• Technical skills - Dental laboratory technicians must understand how to operate complex machinery. Some procedures are automated, so technicians must know or be able to learn how to operate and change the programs that run the machinery.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

About Snelling: Since 1951, Snelling has helped match exceptional people with exceptional opportunities, and we continue to set the standard of excellence in our field. By combining our award-winning history with industry-leading technology, our team has what it takes to connect you with the job opportunity you seek quickly and efficiently.

Keywords: Dental Technician, Dentures

LOCATION
Louisville, Kentucky 40213
PAY
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