About this role
Ceramist Dental Technician
Location: Approximately 20 minutes from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Compensation: $80,000?$110,000+ per year, based on skills and experience Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Dental Ceramist to join a well-established dental laboratory located approximately 20 minutes from Hamilton, Ontario. The ideal candidate will have a strong artistic eye and extensive experience producing high-quality anterior and posterior restorations. This position requires advanced expertise in ceramic layering, contouring, staining, glazing, and finishing. Candidates with exceptional technical skills, experience completing complex full-mouth restorations, or previous leadership responsibilities may qualify for a higher compensation package.
Key Responsibilities:
• Layer, contour, stain, glaze, and finish high-quality ceramic restorations. • Complete anterior and posterior crowns, bridges, veneers, and implant-supported restorations. • Work with zirconia, porcelain-fused-to-metal restorations, lithium disilicate, and other ceramic materials. • Evaluate case design, dental anatomy, tooth morphology, texture, translucency, and shade. • Produce natural-looking restorations that meet both functional and aesthetic standards. • Complete custom shades and complex aesthetic cases when required. • Review completed cases for accuracy, fit, function, and overall quality before final delivery. • Communicate effectively with technicians, managers, and other laboratory team members. • Maintain consistent quality while meeting laboratory production timelines. • Follow established laboratory procedures and quality-control standards.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a dental ceramist. • Strong ceramic layering, contouring, staining, glazing, and finishing skills. • Experience working with zirconia, PFM, lithium disilicate, and other ceramic materials. • Ability to complete both anterior and posterior restorative cases. • Strong knowledge of dental anatomy, morphology, occlusion, contacts, margins, and shade. • Experience with metal and zirconia fitting. • Experience with veneers, implant-supported restorations, full-mouth cases, and complex aesthetic work is highly preferred. • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to precision. • Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment. • Professional, dependable, and quality-focused attitude. • Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Compensation and Benefits:
• Salary: $80,000?$110,000+ per year, depending on experience, technical ability, and leadership skills. • Full-time, permanent position. • Benefits package. • Relocation assistance available for the right candidate. • Supportive and collaborative work environment. • Modern dental laboratory focused on innovation, quality, and continued growth. • Opportunities for professional advancement and increased responsibility.
Why Join Us?
• Highly competitive compensation based on experience and technical ability. • Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates. • Opportunity to work with a skilled and collaborative laboratory team. • Modern equipment, materials, and laboratory processes. • Exposure to advanced aesthetic, implant, and full-mouth restorative cases. • Stable, long-term opportunity with an established dental l