Dental Lab Technician (Dentures)

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 opportunity specializing in denture fabrication at NDX Twin Cities Dental Laboratory in Falcon Heights, MN. 

The regular hours for this position are from 7:30 AM to 4:00 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
• Bead and pour impressions
• Base models
• Trim models
• Set bites
• Articulate models
• Pour and jig cases to be relined
• Make duplicate models
• Other duties as assigned

 Skills and Abilities Required:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Excellent eye-hand coordination
• Detail oriented
• Patience for repetitive tasks
• Ability to work closely with others and share equally in the workload
• Flexibility in dealing with varied work hours due to fluctuating workloads
• Read and interpret prescriptions and other required documentation
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent
• Required: 1-2 years’ experience in denture fabrication department within a Dental Laboratory

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• Wet Grinder
• Sharp Tools/Instruments
• Investment material
• Lathe
• Hand piece
• Boil Out
• Acrylic

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and/or reach
• Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions
• Good manual dexterity
• May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds