Dental Lab Technician I

Join National Dentex (NDX)! - 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. As we continue to grow, we are seeking to fill a number of key positions within our organization, including this opportunity at NDX Albensi Laboratory in Irwin, PA for a Full-Time Dental Laboratory Technician I - (Removables Model Work)

The regular hours for this position are from 6:30 AM  - 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday.  These hours will be 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; and tuition reimbursement.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:

• Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentist.
• Bead and Pour impressions
• Base models
• Trim models
• Set bites
• Articulate models
• Pour and jig cases to be relined
• Make duplicate models
• Pushing and pulling cart of work around work area.
• Review final work and check completely that all quality standards have been met before passing the work to the next technician.
• Bite Blocks
• Custom Trays
• Simple Set-ups
• Articulations
• Maintain a clean work area
• All other duties as assigned. 

Skills and Abilities Required: 

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to complete assigned workload daily.
• Preparing (box and pour impression material, trim models, set and seal bites and articulate.

Minimum Education and Experience Required: 

• Preferred: High School diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated employment experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Must have 12 months of experience as a Dental Laboratory Technician and is skilled in one or more of the tasks associated with a Removable Dental Laboratory Technician.

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• Laboratory equipment that may include: grinders, lathes, ovens, burners, steamers and boiling water.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires sitting for long periods of time, uncommon posture when fabricating and continuous maneuvering of hands and fingers while working with small tools.