Dental Technician Trainee (Monday to Friday 6:00pm to 2:30am)

Dental Production Memphis, Tennessee


Description

Position at Glidewell Dental

Essential Functions:
  •  Learns basic tooth morphology and anatomy.
  •  Learns to fabricate and repair dental prosthesis and dental appliances such as dentures, partials, crowns and bridges, inlay/onlay, veneers, and implant restorations.
  •  Learns to read and interpret dental prescriptions.
  •  Familiarizes self with wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or not metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic) and their use in fabricating dental restorations.
  •  Learns and practices restoring natural teeth and correcting dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances.
  •  Develops technical knowledge to make decisions when fabricating dental prosthesis.
  •  May learn basics of replacing partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non-metal).
  •  Familiarizes self with names and functions of various types of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high-heat furnaces, etc.).
  •  Practices using various types of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high-heat furnaces, etc.).
  •  Documents learning by completing quizzes and worksheets.
  •  Works under supervision of trainers, and asks for assistance and/or clarification regarding technical issues.
  •  Learns quality standard protocol, and steps taken to ensure compliance with protocol.
  •  Learns to recognize problem cases that need additional prep work.
  •  Learns to work independently and seek help if needed.
Education and Experience:
  • No previous experience required.
  • Prior dental experience or background, a plus.
  • Previous experience working in positions that require hand and finger dexterity, a plus.

Pay Rate: $17/hr  plus 10% shift differential   

Glidewell Laboratories is the industry leader in dental technology due to our agility, speed, and cutting edge technology. We work in a fast-paced and highly sought-after employee-friendly work environment. Behind all of this success is an amazing group of people who are passionate about bringing innovation to the marketplace, while providing quality and affordability to better the lives of people all over the world. If you share in our passion for teamwork and a vision for excellence, let's talk about a rewarding career at Glidewell!

In addition are the following generous employee benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match, company-paid life insurance, additional onsite dental services, vacation, holiday, and sick time, employee gym (with fitness classes and meditation room), employee medical/wellness center (with massage therapy and acupuncture), two company subsidized cafes, Internet cafes, employee lounges with big screen TVs, game tables, fun company sponsored events, a diverse work environment with over forty nationalities represented, and much more!

Glidewell Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to provide employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at [email protected]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Note to Current employees: Please apply through Employee Transfer Application to complete the transfer request form.