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Dental Lab Technician TraineeWant to learn a skilled career in the dental industry? We're looking for motivated people to join our growing team. Paid training, team environment, and advancement opportunities. No dental experience? That's okay - we'll train the right person! We are seeking to fill a number of key positions within our organization including this Dental Lab Technician Trainee opportunity at NDX D.H. Baker Dental Laboratory in Traverse City, MI.The regular hours for this position are from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, and subject to change from time to time. This is a full-time position featuring employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid holiday, vacation, and sick time; 401K with company contribution; and tuition reimbursement!Primary Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions of the Position:Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentistPour models from impressions received from doctors in the proper materialNumber all models and impressions with case numberPindex models and place pins in diesSaw out dies using proper technique to make dies removable for fabricationPlace models on appropriate type of articulator using correct techniqueArticulate models by using bites sent by doctor or hand articulating to correct bite relationshipCheck case for correct doctor information, finish date, product, metal type and fabrication questions that need to be called on the next dayClean work area dailyAll other duties as assignedSkills and Abilities Required:Must be able to read, write, speak and understand EnglishExcellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterityDetail orientedPatience for repetitive tasksAbility to work closely with others and share equally in the workloadAbility to stand for extended periods of timeFlexibility in dealing with varied work hours due to fluctuating work loadsMinimum Education and Experience Required:Preferred: High school diploma or equivalentNo experience required; paid training will be providedHazardous Materials or Equipment Used:Wet grindersHand piecesCoping sawsBard parker knivesSteamersAcetoneDie separatorAcceleratorGlueDie hardenerLathePhysical Requirements:Ability to stand for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours)Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motionsRead and interpret prescriptions and other required documentationAbility to effectively communicate technical informationVision capabilities: depth perception, attention to detail, and/or colorQualificationsTeam Player: Works well as a member of a groupDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellHigh School or Equivalent or better.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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