About this role
Responsibilities:
Lead Crown & Bridge Technician:
Ability to wax and finish PFM frames, including large bridges, focusing on margins and fit
Full contour gold crowns, implant crowns, restoration, and model work
Perform case planning and design, waxing, casting, die trimming, and finishing
Case QC and minor case touch-up; On-time case completion and delivery – troubleshoot case logistics
Ability to read prescriptions or specifications from clients/doctors and examine dental models or impressions to determine the design of the product to be fabricated
Distribute daily workload. Establish daily production needs and assist in the production as needed to facilitate the team process schedule.
Control all in-process laboratory quality assurance standards. Provide training to techs as needed to meet desired standards.
Ceramist:
Responsible for producing the esthetics that our customers have come to expect
Responsible for facial cutback layering of porcelain, contouring, and glazing of high end anterior and posterior zirconia and e.max restorations
Proficiency in full contour crown and bridge contouring and stain and glaze
Ability to produce artistic, esthetic, and consistent, high-quality porcelain and staining work
Ability to do final quality inspection of crown and bridge cases with efficiency
Ability to match and create custom shades and meet tight deadlines
CAD/CAM Scanning Technician:
Travel to local dentist offices to assist chairside in capturing high-accuracy 3D digital images of a patient’s mouth using an intraoral scanner
Utilize Magic Touch software and other computer programs to download digital scans and prescriptions and create work orders to be sent for production
Perform Data Entry functions for incoming and outgoing digital files
Perform other CAD/CAM functions in lab as directed
Provide excellent customer service, internal and external, via email, phone and in person
Denture Technician:
Acrylic finishing: complete denture/removable partial denture
Denture partial and Implant denture set-ups/waxing/finishing and overall knowledge of over-denture and attachments
Repairs/Relines
Knowledge of working with and processing hybrids. This opportunity will allow you to work with the digital denture process and specialists performing the all-on-4 technique
Model Technician:
Read and follow directions on prescription. Be able to understand a doctors’ preferences
Follow in-process laboratory Quality Assurance standards
Pour, trim, section, and articulate stone models from patients’ impressions
Operate and maintain a variety of dental laboratory tools and equipment such as: trimmers, lathes, saw, articulators, and cleaning devices
Maintain dental tools and equipment with cleanliness and care
Follow daily schedule and production goals
All:
Ability to multi-task and self-motivated
Operate a variety of dental laboratory tools and equipment
Maintain clean equipment and work area
All other duties as assigned or as otherwise required
Lead Crown & Bridge Technician:
5+ years minimum experience in dental restoration
Ceramic skills a plus
CDT preferred
Start-to-finish proficiency in Crown & Bridge
Requires flexibility and adaptability to meet laboratory demands
Outstanding analytical, problem solving and organizational abilities
Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience preferred
Ceramist:
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in porcelain layering, contouring, and finishing of ceramic restorations
Ability to utilize magnification goggles for extended periods of time
Team player is a must with willingness to learn new responsibilities
CAD/CAM Scanning Technician:
Previous working experience as a Dental Assistant or lab technician
Knowledge in computer programs (word, excel, outlook, photoshop, and/or audio applications), as well as Magic Touch system preferred
High attention to detail - evaluating scans to ensure all necessary areas of the mouth are captured clearly, making rescans if needed
3Shape EXOCAD experience preferred
Possess a valid driver’s license and have ability to travel locally to dental offices
Denture Technician:
Ability to utilize magnification goggles for extended periods of time
Team player is a must with a willingness to learn new responsibilities
Ability to stand for extended hours and lift weight up to 20lbs.
Advanced die trimming experience is a plus.
Model Technician:
Advanced die trimming experience is a plus
Milling center environment, computer-based workstation. Benchwork with high speed and low-speed handpieces
Ability to stand for extended hours and lift weight up to 20lbs
All:
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Excellent hand/eye coordination
Knowledge and previous work experience with dental lab products, materials, terminology, and techniques
High level of attention to detail with exceptional quality standards
High School diploma or equivalent required
*All new hires will be required to pass our standard employee background check*
MicroDental Laboratories and Modern Dental Laboratory USA are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We recruit qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, marital status, or citizenship status.