Dental Technician Ceramist

POSITION TYPE:Dental Lab

SPECIALTY UNIT: CERAMIST

LOCATION: Burlington, Vermont, USA

SHIFT:Days

JOB TYPE:Full-Time Permanent

General Description:

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

Choosethecorrect porcelain

Build/Contour to correct anatomical contour, blend,and occlusion

Fire atthecorrect temperature

Add on when necessary

Steam clean required items

Place units back onto dies, back onto models

Return items totheproper 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 primaryworkstation

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 our 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:

CDT preferred but not required

Minimum of 5 yearsofexperience