What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD CAM Trainee Technician position at National Dentex?
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 CAD-CAM Technician.
National Dentex is growing the largest network of dental laboratories in North America and is looking for passionate people who want to grow with us. Click here to learn more about our welcoming culture! Our focus is on a team-oriented atmosphere that fosters innovation, leading edge technologies, training and advancing the industry.
What’s in it for you? A great career and benefits as well: Flexible schedule; Paid time off and holidays; Health, Vision, and 401(k) savings plan; Career advancement; Continuing education. At NDX, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, and if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be just who we are looking for!
The regular hours for this position are from 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, and subject to change from time to time.
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:
- Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentist.
- Knowledge and comfortability with computers.
- Operate the computer-aided design & computer-aided manufacturing steps for the designing process, including scanning, loading and creating files.
- Operate software for nesting designs to be processed throughout the milling / printing process.
- Load information into the computer, such as patient name, pan number, type of crown, shade.
- Follow all required steps, to insure consistent, accurate results.
- Review final work to confirm that quality standards have been met.
- Clean work area daily.
- All other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities Required:
- Excellent hand-eye coordination.
- Strong ability to read, listen, comprehend, retain, and execute on written and verbal instructions.
- High level of organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
- Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Previous Dental Experience is a plus
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
- Computer and scanning equipment.
- Small machinery.
- Hand-pieces.
- Additional related materials or equipment, as required.
- Personal protective equipment, as required.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel and/or reach.
- Fine motor skills and ability to perform repetitive motions.
- Vision capabilities, including depth perception, attention to detail, and color.
Education
Required- High School or Equivalent or better
Behaviors
Required- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
