Jig Technician (Monday to Friday 7:00am to 4:00pm)

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