Dental Lab Technician II (Denture Model) chez National Dentex

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 Dental Lab Technician II opportunity at NDX Continental in Phoenix, AZ. 

The regular hours for this position are from 6:00 AM to 2:30 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:

• Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentist.
• Place completed computer work cards on proper case pans, reviewing doctor, product and finish date information for correctness.
• Disinfect all case components using the appropriate disinfection procedure.
• Pour models from impressions received from doctors in the proper material.
• Number all models and impressions with case number.
• Place models on appropriate type of articulator using correct technique.
• Articulate models by using bites sent by doctor or hand articulating to correct bite relationship.
• Check case for correct doctor information, finish date, product, metal type, and fabrication questions that need to be called on the next day.
• Clean work area daily.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities Required: 

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Excellent eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
• Detail oriented

Minimum Education and Experience Required: 

• Preferred: High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have a minimum of 12 months of experience as a DLT and has satisfactory skills in one or more tasks

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• Wet grinders
• Hand-pieces
• Coping Saws
• Bard Parker Knives
• Steamers
• Acetone
• Die-Separator
• Accelerator
• Glue
• Die-Hardener

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time