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 Davis Dental Laboratory in Wyoming, MI. 

The regular hours for this position are from 8:00am to 4:00pm, 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:

• Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentist
• Pour models from impressions received from doctors in the proper material
• 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 eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
• Detail oriented

 Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• No experience required; paid training will be provided
• high school diploma or equivalent preferred

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• Wet grinders
• Hand-pieces
• Bard Parker Knives
• Steamers
• Acetone
• Die-Separator
• Accelerator
• Glue
• Die-Hardener

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and/or reach
• 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