Dental Technician Jobs in New Jersey

Job Description:

Procera Complete Dental Lab is a dental lab for finalizing individualized CAD/CAM dental prosthetics. The Dental Lab Technician II is responsible for performing finishing processes (such as Stain and Glaze) on semi-finished products. This involves the process of transforming a semi-finished product to look like a natural tooth by matching color, hue, texture, luster, and appearance of translucency to customer needs. The individual must be customer focused, efficient, have a level of artistic ability, a general understanding of dental anatomy, and a keen sense of color.

• Adhere to work instructions to finalize dental prosthetics per customer needs
• Apply Stain and Glaze to products, with small tools such as a paint brush, to ensure correct color, hue, texture, and chroma are matched
• Frequently handle and manipulate small components using a pinch or squeeze grip with the non-dominant hand across multiple production tasks.
• Operate small handheld power, impact, and vibratory tools with the dominant hand for brief durations, intermittently throughout the shift, to support product finishing and detailing.
• Perform technical tasks using footpedal-operated handheld tools, assisting with material preparation and processing
• Perform maintenance activities for equipment according to procedures.
• Operate all secondary equipment as required (Furnace, UltraSonic Cleaner, Sandblaster, etc)
• Proactively work in collaboration with other departments to ensure goal is met
• Work as part of a team to improve manufacturing processes through Kaizen
• Perform end product final inspection, packaging, and/or labeling processes for own work and work of others
• Identify and escalate issues such as quality concerns to direct manager and/or correct function
• Maintains safety policies and procedures, including 5S initiatives and housekeeping
• Attend and participate in Safety Committees / Training as required
• Receive Rx from clinician and place necessary orders for semi-finished components to meet request

Job Requirements:

Critical Knowledge and Qualifications:

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
Experience working as a Dental Technician or experience working within similar or equivalent high-precision artistic manufacturing process
General understanding of dental anatomy required
Certified Dental Technician preferred

Critical Skills/technical know-how:

Professional proficiency in English required
Professional proficiency in PC-standard software (MS-Office); basic knowledge of SAP preferred
Ability to identify slight variances in color and hue
Must have a strong attention to detail
Ability to handle and manipulate small components using a pinch/squeeze grip with the non-dominant hand across multiple tasks performed frequently throughout the full duration of the shift
Ability to operate small handheld power, impact, or vibratory tools with the dominant hand for short durations, repeatedly throughout the full duration of the shift
Ability to sit for 8 hours during work shift with occasional breaks, willing to work overtime depending on business demands
Ability to see through and perform tasks using a microscope
Ability to operate equipment using a foot pedal

Critical Experience:

Minimum 3 years of experience as a Dental Technician and proven track record of success
Experience working in more than one dental lab preferred
Experience working in a regulated environment preferred

Target Market Salary Range:

$29.40 - $35.90 per hour

Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.

Operating Company:

Nobel Biocare

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