Dental Lab Processor Technician

Entry-Level Dental Laboratory Technician – Plaster Bench & Denture Processor

Launch Your Career in Dental Laboratory Technology

Are you detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and enjoy working with your hands? We're looking for an enthusiastic Entry-Level Dental Laboratory Technician to join our growing dental laboratory team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in building a rewarding career creating high-quality removable prosthetics that help restore patients' smiles and confidence.

Whether you're beginning your dental laboratory career or have experience working at a plaster bench, we provide opportunities to develop your technical skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Position Summary

The Dental Laboratory Technician is responsible for supporting the fabrication of full and partial dentures by preparing dental models, pouring impressions, articulating cases, polishing dentures, and assisting with various laboratory production processes. This role requires excellent hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, and a commitment to producing high-quality dental prosthetics.

Key Responsibilities

• Pour dental impressions into plaster to create accurate working models.

• Trim and prepare plaster models for denture fabrication.

• Articulate cases according to laboratory specifications.

• Polish full and partial dentures to ensure a high-quality finish.

• Assist technicians with removable prosthetic production.

• Maintain organized workstations and laboratory equipment.

• Follow OSHA safety standards and infection control protocols.

• Cross-train in multiple laboratory departments to expand technical skills.

• Perform additional laboratory duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

• Mechanical aptitude and/or artistic ability.

• Ability to work efficiently with small, detailed components.

• Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment.

• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment.

• Willingness to learn multiple laboratory procedures through cross-training.

• Understanding of OSHA safety protocols.

Preferred

• 0–6 months of dental laboratory experience.

• Experience trimming and pouring denture models.

• Plaster bench experience.

• Experience working with removable prosthetics or dentures.

Schedule

• Full-time

• Monday through Friday

• Day shift during regular laboratory business hours

Why Join Our Team?

• Comprehensive on-the-job training

• Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends

• Career advancement opportunities within the dental laboratory

• Supportive team environment

• Learn specialized skills in removable prosthetics and denture fabrication

• Make a meaningful impact by helping create life-changing smiles for patients

Keywords

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Job Details

Pay Type Hourly

Job Category Labs