Design Technician – Posterior - Irvine, California

Description · Position at Glidewell Dental · Essential Functions: · Fabricates and repairs dental prosthesis/dental appliances such as dentures, partials, crown and bridge, inlay/onlay, veneers and implant restorations. · Reads prescription included with case; constructs prosthes ...

Job description

Description

Position at Glidewell Dental

Essential Functions:

Fabricates and repairs dental prosthesis/dental appliances such as dentures, partials, crown and bridge, inlay/onlay, veneers and implant restorations.

Reads prescription included with case; constructs prostheses by following doctors' written orders and instructions.

 Communicates with colleagues and managers in a prompt articulate manner.

 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).

 Replaces partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non-metal).

 Restores natural teeth and corrects dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances.

 Makes models of mouth and teeth from impressions taken by dentist.

 Builds-up wax replicas of part or all of mouth and/or teeth on model.

 Encases wax in mould material and melts away wax; replaces wax with plastic, metal, or ceramic materials to make replacement appliance.

 Builds-up ceramic restoration by continuously applying layers of porcelain.

Polishes and finishes appliance to ensure smoothness and fit.

 Applies stains and glazes to restorations to create natural look.

 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.

 Uses different kinds of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high-heat furnaces, sandblasters, paint brushes, carvers, etc).

 Documents actions by completing forms, logs and reports.

 Works closely with quality control specialists and addresses all issues regarding     quality standards.

 Follows quality standard protocol.

Recognizes and reports problem cases or cases that need additional prep work.

 Prepares equipment and materials (fills mixing bins, empties equipment receptacles, etc.).

Relies on technical knowledge to make decisions and accomplish departmental goals.

Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.

Education and Experience:

 Basic dental training.

 Prior dental experience or background, a plus.

 Previous experience working in positions that require hand and finger dexterity, a plus.

Pay Range: $18.00/hr

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.