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 skilled Dental Lab Technician opportunity (specializing in Crown & Bridge fabrication) at NDX Stern Empire Dental Laboratory in Houston, TX.
The regular hours for this position are from 7:30 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:
- Fit all work to a solid poured or digitally printed model
- Choose correct porcelain
- Build to correct contour, blend and occlusion
- Stain and glaze with crown clean-up functions on posterior restorations
- Complete esthetic anterior PFZ, PFM and full contour cases
- Fire at the correct temperature and for the appropriate amount of time
- Steam clean required items
- Return items to proper pan
- Complete cases according to work ticket schedule
- Scan and initial cases as required
- Perform basic porcelain repairs according to Technical Team Policies
- All other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities that may be Required:
- Knowledge of tooth anatomy
- Ability to articulate according to Rx
- Knowledge of materials (i.e. stones, acrylic)
- Identify through Impressions margins
- Must be able to understand, read, write and speak English
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- 2 years’ experience with building porcelain crowns, and 2 or more years contouring monolithic crowns
- Proficient in executing all levels of dental lab cases without assistance
- Demonstrates ability to handle complex design cases independently
- Cross-trained in multiple tasks and functions across the department and operates self-sufficiently
Hazardous Materials or Equipment that may be Used:
- Laboratory equipment that may include: grinders, lathes, ovens, burners, steamers and boiling water
Physical Abilities that may be Required:
- Sitting for long periods of time, uncommon posture when fabricating and continuous maneuvering of hands and fingers while working with small tools
- Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Good manual dexterity
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
- Repeated bending and kneeling
- Vision capabilities: Depth perception, attention to detail and/or color
- May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 25 pounds