dental laboratory technician assistant - Moon Dental Lab | Victoria, BC | Workopolis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Skills

Laboratory experience

Language

English

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
or equivalent experience

Work setting

Commercial dental laboratory
Relocation costs covered by employer
Willing to relocate

Tasks

Prepare plaster models and moulds
Design, fabricate or repair dental devices
Mould wax over dentures set-up
Finish metal framework of dentures
Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures
Make orthodontic bands from metal and alloys
Polish and buff dentures

Technical expertise (dental)

Plastering
Packing
Waxing-up
Polishing
Assembly

Area of specialization

Full dentures
Partial dentures
Orthodontic appliances

Security and safety

Basic security clearance
Criminal record check
Child Abuse Registry check
Immunization records

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Standing for extended periods
Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Judgement
Team player

Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
What is your current field of study?

Other benefits

Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer