What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Lab Technician (Partial/Survey Design) 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 Green Dental Lab in Heber Springs, AR, for a Dental Laboratory Technician (Partial Survey/Design).
The regular hours for this position are from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 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:
- Sandblast cast partial frameworks to remove foreign matter
- Replace frameworks in correct case pan and review doctor prescription and computer work card for correct case design, correct doctor information, and correct return date
- Cut off metal sprue, reduce bulk, and remove flash using cut-off wheels, burs, and stones.
- Place framework in Val-Mons Machine.
- Deplate framework to remove oxidation by sandblasting and soaking in deplating acid
- Polish framework to remove scratches using rubber wheels and points
- Use brush wheel and Ti-Hi to final polish framework in readiness for shipping to doctor or next department
- Have case Q.C.'d and make corrections if necessary
- Repair broken and damaged partial frameworks using soldering and welding techniques
- Maintain clean work area
- Requisition needed supplies
- Other duties as required or assigned
Skills and Abilities Required:
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
- Excellent eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
- Detail oriented
- Patience for repetitive tasks
- Ability to work closely with others and share equally in the workload
- Flexibility in dealing with varied work hours due to fluctuating workloads
- Ability to adapt to ProPay production system
