What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Lab Technician III (Ceramist) position at National Dentex Labs?
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 opportunity at NDX Keller Dental Lab in St Louis, MO for a full time Dental Lab Technician III.
The regular hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and subject to change as needed.
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
- Choose correct porcelain
- Build to correct contour, blend and occlusion
- Fire at the correct temperature and for the appropriate amount of time
- Stain and Glaze porcelain
- Add on when necessary
- Steam clean required items
- Place units back onto dies, back onto models
- Return items to proper pan
- Complete cases according to work ticket schedule, notify supervisor of late cases
- Scan and initial cases as required
- Occasionally perform custom shade taking, custom staining and tooth tattooing
- Clean work area daily
- Follow all safety rules and regulations as well as standard operating procedures
- 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
- Ability to follow directions
- Ability to make decisions within this position involving deviation from standard operating procedures must be addressed with immediate supervisor and/or department head. This includes the rejection of late cases and those not acceptable to standards.
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
- Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent
- This technician has a minimum of 5 years of experience and is skilled in one or more of the skills associated with a Dental Laboratory Technician.
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
- Ovens
- Sandblasting unit
- Steam cleaner
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time
