Dental Laboratory Technician Assistant

Job summary

Prepare plaster models and moulds, wax bite-blocks, and impression trays, and finish metal frameworks for dentures. Pack plastic material into moulds to form full or partial dentures, then polish and buff the finished dentures.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience No experience (will train) On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Commercial dental laboratory Independently owned business Responsibilities Tasks Prepare plaster models and moulds Mould wax over dentures set-up Finish metal framework of dentures Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures Polish and buff dentures Experience and specialization Technical expertise (dental) Plastering Packing Waxing-up Polishing Area of specialization Full dentures Partial dentures Chrome castings Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Repetitive tasks Attention to detail Sitting Standing for extended periods Personal suitability Flexibility Team player Accurate Dependability Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Initiative Reliability Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits Other Benefits Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer

What you’ll do

Prepare plaster models and moulds, wax bite-blocks, and impression trays, and finish metal frameworks for dentures. Pack plastic material into moulds to form full or partial dentures, then polish and buff the finished dentures.

Requirements

No degree, certificate, or diploma is required, and no prior experience is needed because training will be provided. The role calls for accuracy, attention to detail, flexibility, dependability, communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure and tight deadlines while sitting or standing for extended periods.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Disability Benefits
• Health Care Plan
• Vision Care Benefits
• Free Parking
• Employer-Paid Learning And Training

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Plastering
• Packing
• Waxing-Up
• Polishing
• Preparing Plaster Models And Moulds
• Denture Finishing
• Preparing Wax Bite-Blocks And Impression Trays
• Forming Full And Partial Dentures
• Attention To Detail
• Accuracy
• Flexibility
• Teamwork
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Dependability
• Initiative

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Trades

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