dental laboratory technician assistant

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Commercial dental laboratory
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Prepare plaster models and moulds
• 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

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

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?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer