Dental Lab Technician - Ceramist

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 - Ceramist opportunity at NDX H&O Dental Laboratory in Manchester, NH. 

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:

• Completely read prescriptions and specifications received from dentist. Clarify questions with supervisor


• Confirm that all items needed are present and in suitable condition


• Choose correct porcelain


• Build to correct contour, blend and occlusion


• Fire at correct temperature


• Add on when necessary


• Steam clean required items


• Place units back onto dies, back onto models


• Return items to proper pan


• Complete cases according to work ticket schedule, notify supervisor of late cases


• Scan and initial cases as required


• Follow all safety rules and regulations as well as standard operating procedures


• Perform tasks in one primary work station


• Manipulate small items and hand tools


• Operate a sandblasting unit as well as a steam cleaner


• Work with hot ovens


• Shading


• Waxing


• Ceramage


• Tooth Tattooing


• Clean work area with 409 weekly


• All other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English


• Manual dexterity, good hand-eye coordination, excellent perception skills and attention to details

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Preferred: High school diploma or GED equivalent


• This technician has a minimum of 3-5 years of experience and is skilled in one or more of the skills associated with a Dental Laboratory Technician

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• Hot ovens, sandblasting unit, steam cleaner

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit for long durations of time


• Produce cases as per fixed time schedules and required number of units