Dental Lab Cad Cam Apprentice

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:

• Nest/Mill/Print zirconia and printable resin materials
• Read and review all paperwork on each case for correct information including prescriptions and specifications received from dentist
• Verify the scan is correct and materials have been entered in correctly
• Post-process 3D printed materials
• Review final work and check completely that all quality standards have been met before passing the case to the next technician
• Post-milling sinter zirconia
• Perform other duties as required and assigned
• Design digital models
• Clean work area daily
• Ensure all steps are followed to insure consistent, accurate results
• Support and incorporate Apex Mission, Vision and Core Values
• Participate in Company sponsored training and meetings as required
• Enter patient information into Dental Manager to create 3D virtual model and digital file ensuring accuracy of data
• Scan model work into 3Shape System following standard operating procedures
• Accurately mark the margins for digital scans
• Enter digital IOS (Intra Oral Scan) patient information to create digital files
• Perform/Document routine scheduled Preventative Maintenance of equipment

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English

• Ability to work in a fast paced, ever changing work environment
• Ability to pay close attention to details
• Ability to meet assigned production levels, quality standards and timelines
• Excellent hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity and depth perception

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• Must wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work tasks that require and follow safety guidelines as stated in Apex Safety & Health Plan Manual.

• Hand piece
• Working in laboratory environment
• Milling Machinery
• Computer
• Sintering Ovens
• 3D Printer

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to push, pull, lift and/or carry 0-10 lbs.
• Regularly required to walk, sit, stand and/or reach
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Manual dexterity which allows the individual to grasp and operate small hand tools/equipment and use their hands and fingers and to produce precision product is required

Benefits:

• 401K Retirement
• Dental Reimbursement
• Employee Wellness Program
• FSA/HSA
• Health Ins options
• PTO & Sick Leave
• STD & Life Ins Policy with Optional Voluntary Life