About The Position

The Dental Technician Trainee learns dental anatomy and tooth morphology, how to interpret dental prescriptions, and how to fabricate and repair dental prostheses and appliances. Training includes working with a wide range of restoration materials, practicing the restoration of natural teeth and correction of dental irregularities, developing technical judgment, and potentially learning to construct partial or full dentures. The trainee becomes familiar with and practices using dental laboratory hand tools and equipment, documents learning through quizzes and worksheets, and works under trainer supervision while learning quality standards, case preparation needs, and when to seek assistance. The Maintenance Technician responds to facilities work requests and performs general repairs, machinery and equipment maintenance, routine facilities checks, and minor construction and fixture installation. The role also supports a safe work environment, recommends facilities improvements, organizes spare parts and consumables, and performs other related duties and projects as directed by management.

Requirements

  • Maintenance Technician: High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Maintenance Technician: At least one year of experience in facilities maintenance and repair, with at least two years of experience in an additional building maintenance field such as electrical, carpentry, or plumbing.

Nice To Haves

  • Dental Technician Trainee: Prior dental experience or background.
  • Dental Technician Trainee: Previous experience in positions requiring hand and finger dexterity.

Responsibilities

  • Learn basic tooth morphology and anatomy.
  • Learn to fabricate and repair dental prostheses and appliances, including dentures, partials, crowns and bridges, inlays/onlays, veneers, and implant restorations.
  • Learn to read and interpret dental prescriptions.
  • Become familiar with materials used to fabricate dental restorations and their applications.
  • Practice restoring natural teeth and correcting dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances.
  • Develop technical knowledge to make decisions when fabricating dental prostheses.
  • May learn the basics of constructing partial or full dentures to replace partial or total loss of natural teeth.
  • Learn the names and functions of dental laboratory hand tools and equipment, and practice using them.
  • Document learning by completing quizzes and worksheets.
  • Work under trainer supervision and ask for assistance or clarification regarding technical issues.
  • Learn quality standard protocols and the steps needed to ensure compliance.
  • Learn to recognize cases requiring additional preparation work.
  • Learn to work independently and seek help when needed.
  • Respond to work requests by completing general facilities repairs in a timely manner.
  • Maintain and repair machinery and equipment.
  • Follow safety protocols and Standard Operating Procedures and wear protective equipment as required.
  • Perform routine checks and evaluate facilities maintenance needs.
  • Recommend facilities improvements.
  • Maintain and organize spare parts and consumables.
  • Perform minor construction and install fixtures and accessories.
  • Perform other related duties and projects as business needs require, at management's direction.
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