Dental Lab Technician Trainee

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Perry & Young Dental Lab

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Wyoming, Michigan

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The technician trainee will read dental prescriptions and specifications to perform laboratory tasks. Primary duties include waxing dentures for try-in or finishing processes.

Qualifications

You have the ability to read prescriptions and specifications, wax dentures for try-in and finish, and possess knowledge of tooth anatomy and dental materials. While no experience is required as paid training is provided, a High School diploma or equivalent is preferred for this role.

Must Have Skills for ATS

waxing

tooth anatomy

dental materials

manual tools

power tools

impressions

wax pot

bunsen burner

blazer torch

alcohol torch

Job Description

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 Trainee opportunity at NDX Davis Dental Laboratory in Wyoming, MI. 

The regular hours for this position are from 7:30 AM to 3:30 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
  • Wax dentures for try-in and/or finish
  • All other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities Preferred:

  • Knowledge tooth anatomy
  • Ability to articulate according to Rx
  • Knowledge of materials (i.e. stones, acrylic)
  • Ability to use manual & power tools
  • Identify through Impressions margins

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

  • No experience required - on the job / paid training will be provided
  • Preferred: High School diploma or equivalent

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

  • Wax pot/Bunsen burner, Blazer torch
  • Wax, alcohol torch

 Physical Requirements:

  • Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and/or reach
  • Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions
  • Read and interpret prescriptions and other required documentation
  • Ability to effectively communicate technical information
  • Vision capabilities: depth perception, attention to detail, and/or color

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Perry & Young Dental Lab

Perry & Young is a nationally recognized full-service dental laboratory headquartered in suburban Denver, Colorado. The company was founded in 1979 by veteran lab technicians, Mac Perry and Mike Young, with the vision "to create happiness through world-class dental experiences."​ Perry & Young is a family owned and operated business with a purpose and pride to manufacture its goods and services only in the United States of America. Patients rely on Perry & Young for beautiful, functional, precisely fitting dental restorations. Dental practitioners rely on Perry & Young for world-class service and consistent high-quality clinical outcomes, advanced technologies, Team Ninja, Team Samurai, and Team Shotokan (unprecedented chairside clinical experts, client relationship business directors, and lean management lab operations), and a comprehensive continuing education curriculum.
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