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Job Title: Dental Laboratory Technician (Removable or Fixed)
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: 25-30 per hour
Benefits: Full
The Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated Junior Dental Technician to join our model room team. This position is designed as an early career development role, offering a unique entry point into the world of dental prosthetics.
While we have a preference for candidates interested in Removable Prosthetics, we are equally interested in those pursuing Fixed Restoration workflows. This role provides the foundational training necessary to advance into a specialized technician position within the laboratory.
Key Responsibilities
- Model Fabrication: High-quality pouring of stone models (poured, pinned, and based) from physical and digital impressions.
- Articulation: Mounting models onto various articulators using precise bite registrations to ensure proper occlusion.
- Workflow Management: Organizing and tracking incoming cases to ensure the production floor maintains a steady schedule.
- Equipment Maintenance: Proper cleaning and calibration of model room tools, including vibrators, model trimmers, and vacuum mixers.
- Quality Control: Diligently checking for voids, bubbles, or inaccuracies in impressions before the fabrication process begins.
Candidate Profile
- Experience: Some level of experience in a dental lab or office setting is ideal, but we are primarily looking for individuals eager to learn and grow.
- Manual Dexterity: A natural aptitude for working with your hands and a high level of patience for fine, detailed tasks.
- Technical Interest: A genuine curiosity about dental anatomy and the materials science behind modern restorations.
- Professionalism: A commitment to accuracy and the understanding that a successful restoration begins with a perfect model.
Career Development
This is not just a production role; it is a mentorship opportunity. You will work alongside experienced technicians who are invested in teaching the nuances of dental technology, providing you with the skills needed to build a long-term career in the field.