Dental Lab Technician Trainee

Want to learn a skilled career in the dental industry? We're looking for motivated people to join our growing team. Paid training, team environment, and advancement opportunities. No dental experience? That's okay - we'll train the right person! 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 Dental Laboratory in Traverse City, MI. 

The regular hours for this position are from 8:00am to 4:30pm, 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 Job Functions of the Position:

• Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentist


• Pour models from impressions received from doctors in the proper material


• Number all models and impressions with case number


• Pindex models and place pins in dies


• Saw out dies using proper technique to make dies removable for fabrication


• Place models on appropriate type of articulator using correct technique


• Articulate models by using bites sent by doctor or hand articulating to correct bite relationship


• Check case for correct doctor information, finish date, product, metal type and fabrication questions that need to be called on the next day


• Clean work area daily


• All other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities Required:

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


• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity


• Detail oriented


• Patience for repetitive tasks


• Ability to work closely with others and share equally in the workload


• Ability to stand for extended periods of time


• Flexibility in dealing with varied work hours due to fluctuating work loads

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent


• No experience required; paid training will be provided

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• Wet grinders


• Hand pieces


• Coping saws


• Bard parker knives


• Steamers


• Acetone


• Die separator


• Accelerator


• Glue


• Die hardener


• Lathe

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours)


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.


• Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions


• Read and interpret prescriptions and other required documentation


• Ability to effectively communicate technical information


• Vision capabilities:  depth perception, attention to detail, and/or color