Entry-Level Dental Laboratory Technician - Waxer (Day Shift) PAID TRAINING PROVIDED

Day Shift: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm (subject to change based on lab needs)

Location: Bartlett, TN (7490 Bartlett Corporate Cove West, Bartlett, TN 38133)

Salary: $14/hour starting pay

Who are we?

R-dent Dental Laboratory is a full-service Dental Laboratory. Family owned since 1978, we manufacture crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, partials, retainers and more by using laser scanners, 3D printers, CAD/CAM technology, milling machines, and by modeling clay, wax, wire, glass ceramics, and zirconia.

Why work for R-dent?

• Introduction into the rapidly growing field of dental technology
• Paid on-the-job training at the largest lab in the Memphis area
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, PTO, Paid holidays, and Paid Gym membership available after 60 days
• Work independently within a team environment

What are some things I may be trained to do?

• Making models of the mouth and teeth from impressions of the patient's mouth
• Building up wax replicas of the mouth and/or teeth on the model
• Polishing and finishing, staining and glazing, and/or contouring appliances
• Replacing partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non-metal)
• Plaster casting, metal polishing, wax modeling, ceramics, wire-bending, electroplating and sandblasting
  
• Using new and exciting dental technologies, such as Computer Design (CAD) software, to design crowns, dentures and other appliances.
• Operating 3D printers and CNC mills
• Use brushes to stain & glaze crowns to look natural & realistic

What do we require?

• Must be able to read and write, sit or stand for long periods of time, and lift up to 25 pounds (40 pounds for model work)
• Demonstrate you are responsible & able to work independently with low supervision
• Show a positive attitude with a willingness to learn and attention to detail
• We would love if you have had experience in other area of dentistry, artistry, CAD/CAM, production, construction, food industry/restaurant work, or any other job or hobby that requires hand-eye coordination (such as nail technician, jeweler, mechanic, hair dresser, camera repair, ect)
• Dental knowledge is a plus but not required

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. R-Dent uses E-verify.