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 opportunity at NDX Green in Heber Springs, AR, for a Dental Laboratory Technician.

The regular hours for this position are from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 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.
• Check correct alignment and function before beginning waxing.
• Wax copings by applying correct thickness of wax to build design using dipping and carving techniques.
• Check margins of copings for fit, smoothness, proper thickness, and correct collar design.
• On bridge cases, wax in correct pontic design and connectors to doctor and design specifications.
• After completing and checking wax copings or frameworks, affix wax sprue in the proper position and attach to sprue base for investing procedure.
• Wax attachments for crown and bridge cases to be combined with removable partial dentures.
• Wax copings with rest designs for existing or future partials.
• Wax implant bar cases using various types of waxing sleeves and/or other castable plastic parts form the proper implant system.
• Wax posts for post and crown restorations.
• Fabricate wax patterns for temporary crown and bridge restorations.
• Wax crowns with rests for existing or future partials.
• Manage daily job task assignments to keep production running at high levels of efficiency.
• Use past experience and successes to effectively trouble shoot and problem solve.
• Review final work to confirm that quality standards have been met.
• Clean work area daily.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Strong ability to read, listen, comprehend, retain, and execute on written and verbal instructions.
• High level of organizational skill with the ability to prioritize work.
• Able to perform certain lab tasks as demonstrated during hands-on session.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be able to sustain production

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• Hand piece/small machinery
• Additional related materials or equipment, as required.
• Personal protective equipment, as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel and/or reach.
• Fine motor skills and ability to perform repetitive motions.
• Vision capabilities, including depth perception, attention to detail, and color.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or Equivalent

Behaviors

Required

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Financial : Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement