Dental Lab Ceramist

Dental Lab Ceramist

APEX DENTAL LABORATORY GROUP LLC - 3.0

North Haven, CT Job Details Full-time 7 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off

Qualifications English Full Job Description General Description of Function:

Responsible for building, contouring, and stain/glazing of esthetic anterior and posterior restorations including layered porcelain, monolithic zirconia and lithium disilicate in a productive environment. Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the

Position:

Read and review all paperwork on each case for correct information including 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/Contour to correct anatomical 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 at one primary work station Manipulate small items and hand tools Operate a sandblasting unit as well as a steam cleaner Custom Shading Perform/Document routine scheduled Preventative Maintenance of equipment Participate in Company sponsored training and meetings as required Support and incorporate Apex Mission, Vision and Core Values Clean work area daily Perform other duties as required and assigned

Skills and Abilities Required:

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English Stay organized and manage work based on work tickets, Dr. preferences and due dates Ability to work in a fast paced, ever changing work environment Ability to meet assigned production levels, quality standards and timelines Excellent hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity and depth perception Ability to pay close attention to details

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

Minimum of 3years experience

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

Must wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work tasks that require and follow safety guidelines as stated in Apex Safety & Health Plan Manual.

Porcelain Furnace Sandblasting Unit Steam Cleaner Electric Handpiece Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to walk, sit, stand and/or reach Manual dexterity which allows the individual to grasp and operate small hand tools/equipment and use their hands and fingers and to produce precision product is required Regularly required to push, pull, lift and/or carry 0-10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Benefits:

Health Ins options Employee Wellness Program STD & Life Ins Policy with Optional Voluntary Life Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Dental Reimbursement

FSA/HSA 401K

Retirement PTO & Sick Leave Pay commensurate with experience!