About this role
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 Digital Dental Lab Technician opportunity at NDX H&O Dental Laboratory in Manchester, NH.
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!
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:
• Completely read all paperwork in the pan including, but not limited to the prescription and work ticket. Clarify all questions with your manager
• Confirm that all items needed are present and in suitable condition
• Complete cases according to work ticket schedule, notify manager of late cases
• Perform all aspects of IOS case download and management
• Inspect all models and dies to verify items are suitable for scanning
• Ability to scan models and impressions (and calibrate scanners)
• Ability to scan implant cases and seat abutments / scan bodies
• Perform quality control (QC) of designs i.e., providing proper function and aesthetics
• Generate CAMs
• Ability to send files through ECT and to manufacturer partners
• Ability to design, nest, print, and post-process models
• Ability to nest and mill zirconia, wax, PMMA, etc.
• Ability to remove milled units from material pucks
• Place units back onto dies, back onto models
• Return items to proper pan
• Follow all safety rules and regulations as well as standard operating procedures
• Manipulate small items and hand tools
• Operate mills, printers, light curing units, steam cleaner, etc.
• Clean work area daily with a more thorough cleaning at the end of the week
Skills and Abilities Required:
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Strong ability to comprehend and execute on both written and verbal instructions
• Knowledge of dental terminology and oral anatomy
• Strong knowledge of computers
• Strong knowledge of 3shape Dental System
• Knowledge of materials
• Excellent eye-hand coordination
• High level of organizational skill with the ability to prioritize work
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information
• Ability to collaborate with all team members
• Strong critical thinking skills for problem solving
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent
• This technician has a minimum of three (3) years of experience in CAD / CAM production
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
• Mills, 3D printers, light curing units, dental resins, alcohol, steam cleaner, motorized hand piece/lathe
Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to sit for long durations of time
• Repetitive movement with a computer mouse
• Spend extended time in front of a computer screen
• Produce cases as per published time schedules and required number of units