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 D.H. Baker in Traverse City, MI.
The regular hours for this position are from 7:00 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!
General Description of Function:
- A Dental Lab Technician Trainee is a member of the dental laboratory team who will participate in training to become a responsible team member learning to fabricate dental restorations to the quality standards set forth by the company.
Outline of Training:
Understand and follow all safety procedures for all machinery in the laboratory
Learn dental terminology
Learn to read prescriptions and follow the client's instructions
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 skills, with the ability to prioritize work
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
Computer skills required
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
- Preferred: High school diploma or GED equivalent
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
Hand-piece/instruments
Additional related materials or equipment, as required
Computer, telephone
Personal protective equipment, as required
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and/or reach
Fine motor skills and ability to perform repetitive motions
Vision capabilities, including depth perception, attention to detail, and color
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
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