Dental Lab Technician (Crown & Bridge)

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

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