Essential Functions:
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Fabricates and repairs dental prosthesis/dental appliances such as dentures, partials, crown and bridge, inlay/onlay, veneers and implant restorations.
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Reads prescription included with case; constructs prostheses by following doctors’ written orders and instructions.
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Communicates with colleagues and managers in a prompt articulate manner.
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Uses a wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or non-metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic).
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Replaces partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non-metal).
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Restores natural teeth and corrects dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances.
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Makes models of mouth and teeth from impressions taken by dentist.
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Builds-up wax replicas of part or all of mouth and/or teeth on model.
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Encases wax in mould material and melts away wax; replaces wax with plastic, metal, or ceramic materials to make replacement appliance.
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Builds-up ceramic restoration by continuously applying layers of porcelain.
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Polishes and finishes appliance to ensure smoothness and fit.
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Applies stains and glazes to restorations to create natural look.
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Utilizes and conserves supplies and equipment by completing plaster casting, metal casting, die trimming, metal polishing, wax modeling, wire bending, sandblasting, electroplating, electro-spot welding and CAD/CAM techniques.
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Uses different kinds of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high-heat furnaces, sandblasters, paint brushes, carvers, etc).
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Documents actions by completing forms, logs and reports.
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Works closely with quality control specialists and addresses all issues regarding quality standards.
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Follows quality standard protocol.
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Recognizes and reports problem cases or cases that need additional prep work.
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Prepares equipment and materials (fills mixing bins, empties equipment receptacles, etc.).
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Relies on technical knowledge to make decisions and accomplish departmental goals.
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Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.
Education and Experience:
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Basic dental training.
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Prior dental experience or background, a plus.
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Previous experience working in positions that require hand and finger dexterity, a plus.
Pay Range: $18.00/hr
Night shift differential applies to positions with scheduled start times of 4:00 PM or later.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 6:00pm to 3:00am (Training schedule may be during the day shift for two weeks)
