Removable Technician

Job Description

Job Description

The Company: Leixir Dental Laboratories are full-service state-of-the-art dental labs which offer a complete range of leading-edge dental products. Our labs represent a perfect balance between innovative technology and traditional methods. We are the leader in state-of-the-art cosmetic and restorative dentistry, and our labs are committed to providing you with the best, most up-to-date products, and services.

Objectives of this Role

• Maintain and improve patients’ oral health by fabricating fixed and removable prostheses according to dentist prescriptions.
• Improve quality results by continued education, evaluating and redesigning processes to implement changes.
• Enhance our lab’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Complete implantology procedures by fabricating prostheses to fit implants the dentist places directly into the patients’ jawbone.
• Construct prostheses by following dentist prescription; making models of the mouth and teeth from impressions of the patients’ mouth taken by the dentist; build wax replicas of part or all the mouth and/or teeth on the model; encase the wax in a mold material and melting away the wax; replace the wax with plastic, metal, or ceramic materials to make the replacement appliance; polish and finish the appliance.
• Utilize and conserve supplies and equipment by completing plaster casting, electro-spot welding, metal casting, metal polishing, wax modeling, ceramics, wire bending, electroplating, and sandblasting; using CAD/CAM units; maintain supply inventory and ensure equipment is working properly.
• Maintain records of all actions regarding case fabrication

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in a full-time Removable Technician position
• Strong communication and multi-tasking skills
• Ability and willingness to learn and adapt in a growing, changing, and fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer experience
• 5+ years’ experience
• Familiarization with Bite Blocks, Custom Trays, and Acrylic Restorations
• Experience fabricating Nightguards, Sportguards, and various Orthotics
• Understanding of techniques used in the fabrication of both digital and analog dentures
• Ability to review and finish fabricated Surgical Guides
• Proven experience performing quality checks on Removable products, following a predetermined process to ensure customer expectations are met

Acknowledgement

The responsibilities outlined in the job description provided indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.

Location:

This Position is located at our Thompson Suburban Dental Lab in Timonium, MD

Our network of dental laboratories spans seven states, with labs in Florida, Connecticut, Maryland, Mississippi, Rhode Island, Texas, and New York. The Leixir Home Office is in Tampa, Florida.

Interview Process

As a part of our commitment to creating a fair, equitable, and positive interview experience for all candidates, we offer full transparency of our interview stages to give applicants an idea of the time and effort involved.

1. Information Screening : The Talent Manager will have a 20-to-30-minute phone conversation focused on relevant work experience, compensation, role overview, and answering any questions you may have.
2. Panel Interview : 60-minute interview two to three key members of the team. This will take place at the lab and will dive deeper into the role, technical knowledge, and requirements of the position. The candidate will have the opportunity to meet the team, tour the workplace, and gain a better understanding of the job’s functions.
3. Offer : The Talent Manager will reach out with the details of the informal offer for discussion. After all the details of the informal offer are finalized, the formal offer letter and job description will be sent.

Culture:

Leixir's company culture is all about keeping it real. We totally get that work is just one part of life, so we make sure our employees have plenty of time to kick back and enjoy themselves. But don't get us wrong – we take our work seriously too! We believe that every person on our team brings something unique to the table, and we love celebrating that individuality. Plus, we're all about teamwork – we know that we're stronger together than we are alone. And we show our team members how much we appreciate them with frequent employee appreciation events. At Leixir, we believe that when our employees are happy and valued, we all win!