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 Thoele Dental Lab in St. Cloud, NN for a Dental Lab Technician II Finisher.

The regular hours for this position are from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM, 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.
• Make sure all case contents are in the case pan according to the materials and TTPs (number of impressions, second pours, bites, and any old crowns to be used for shading).
• Evaluate all model work to ensure standards are met in appearance and function.
• Inspect the model and designated die to verify it is not broken or damaged.
• Fit full cast crowns, inlays, metal copings, and metal framework to stone dies, removing bubbles and relieving tight areas until crown is fully seated
• Finish full cast crowns, adjusting occlusion and contacts as needed
• Fit and finish implant (custom or screw-retained) abutments
• Fit and finish post and cores, attachments, and crown-under-partials
• Reduce metal as needed to .3 mm on porcelain surfaces
• Fit all crowns to 2nd pours.
• Check on articulated model, verifying the bite and fit of the final product.
• Review final work and check completely that all quality standards have been met before passing the work to the next technician.
• Keep all work areas clean on a daily basis.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Manual dexterity, good hand-eye coordination, excellent perception skills and attention to details.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Preferred: 1-2 yrs. experience performing the functions of a Fixed Department Dental Lab Technician

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• High speed lathe
• Hand piece
• Laser welder
• Torch welder
• Bard Parker Blade
• Cyanoacrylate (Instant) Adhesives

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and/or reach
• Push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50lbs.
• Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions
• Read and interpret prescriptions and other required documentation
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information
• Vision capabilities: depth perception, use of magnification, attention to detail, and/or color