DENTAL LAB TECHNICIAN TRAINEE

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 Thoele in St. Cloud, MN. The regular hours for this position are 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Fridays, and subject to change as needed. 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 - Pindex models and place pins in dies - Saw out dies using proper technique to make dies removable for fabrication - 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 - No experience required 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 Qualifications Behaviors Required - Team Player: Works well as a member of a group - Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity - Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Education Preferred - High School or Equivalent or better Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.