Dental Lab Technician II (Stain & Glaze)
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. Our team is growing, and we are hiring a number of key positions within our organization including this opportunity at NDX Continental in Phoenix, AZ for a Dental Lab Technician II .
The regular hours for this position are from 8:00 AM to 4:30 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:
- Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentist.
- Conduct in-line and final inspections of fixed products to ensure a quality product is delivered to customers on a daily basis.
- Inspect cases ensuring doctor’s preferences are acknowledged and satisfied and RX and TTPs have been accurately followed.
- Locate the proper shade tab from the appropriate shade guide
- Set up for staining and glazing by preparing work area and working materials
- Check the crown or bridge with the shade tab to be sure the colors are correct
- Fire the crown or bridge at the correct temperature for the appropriate amount of time
- Check the crown or bridge again to be sure the color does not need correction.
- Perform in lab custom shades
- Fire at the correct temperature and for the appropriate amount of time
- All other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities Required:
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
- Excellent eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
- Detail oriented
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
- Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years in porcelain dental lab experience
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
- Hand pieces
- Sand blaster
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting for long periods at a time