Ceramics Jobs

Peterson Dental Laboratory is looking for a capable ceramist who has experience with full arch rehabilitation cases to join our ceramic team. A successful candidate will have experience in removable prosthetics, composite restorations and all types of fixed ceramics. This person will focus on full arch rehabilitation as well as anterior esthetic and cosmetic cases. This new position will also be a team member involved in ordering supplies, contouring and layering other ceramic restorations, etc.

He or she will report directly to the ceramic supervisor and work closely with other management member.

Job Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to the following:

Contouring and glazing monolithic restorations, layering ceramic restorations on zirconia, metal and lithium disilicate, calls with clients and ordering supplies.

Technical Skills Required:

• An advanced understanding of tooth morphology
• Experience in setting up full arch ceramics and complete dentures
• Communicate technically with clients to make sure cases meet RX requirements
• Experienced with Ivoclar, Vita, and GC ceramics
• Basic understanding of tissue morphology
• 10+ years ceramic building experience
• Capable of envisioning completed ceramic case before starting the ceramic build up

Advanced Skills (preferred but not required):

• Experience with screw-retained full arch zirconia hybrids including green state contouring and coloring
• Experience with screw-retained full arch zirconia hybrids ceramic layering including pink tissue
• Is capable and knowledgeable of setting-up denture teeth in different functional arrangements
• Understands how to use the Stratos articulator set up template and other features of the articulator
• Understands how to use the adjustable Stratos articulator

Job Qualifications:

• 10 years’ experience in dental laboratory required
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Certified technician (CDT preferred but not required)
• The ability to make important decisions and cope with the pressure of demanding targets and tight deadline
• Ability to adapt to and develop and maintain successful working relationships internally and externally
• Available to work Monday through Friday
• Experience in ceramics and removable required

Benefits:

• Education & annual certifications training cost covered
• 401k plan with Employer Discretionary Match-eligible after 1 year and reaching 21 years of age
• PTO time (9 days) – can be used after 90 days of employment
• Health Insurance Plan with Employer Contribution- eligible after 60 days employment