Job Title: Dental Technician – Tooth Setter
Salary: $35 per hour
Shift: Day
Benefits: Full Benefits Package
Position Overview:
We are a family-owned, growing dental laboratory based in the U.S. and are currently seeking a Dental Technician – Tooth Setter to join our team. We offer competitive wages and benefits for individuals with relevant experience. As a second chance employer, we welcome nonviolent offenders to apply. All positions are on-site, and we are looking for individuals with strong communication, teamwork, and time management skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret prescriptions and supporting documentation to understand doctor preferences. Consult with supervisors or OTI leaders if questions arise.
- Evaluate model work and articulations to ensure they meet company standards.
- Select denture teeth from stock based on doctor specifications.
- Mark models to outline restorations.
- Create base plates, esthetic control bases, and bite rims.
- Set denture teeth for both fully edentulous and partially edentulous cases.
- Follow all steps outlined in the Technical Team Policies (TTPs) to ensure consistent and accurate results.
- Conduct a thorough quality check before passing work to the next technician.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and reach.
- Must exhibit fine motor skills and perform repetitive motions.
- Strong manual dexterity is essential.
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
- Frequent bending and kneeling.
- Must have good vision, including depth perception, attention to detail, and color recognition.
- Ability to push, pull, lift, or carry up to 50 pounds.
Education Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.