dental laboratory assistant

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare plaster models and moulds
• Cast gold or metal alloys for bridges and denture bases
• Maintain and order supplies
• 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

Experience and specialization

Technical expertise (dental)

• Plastering
• Waxing-up
• Casting
• Polishing

Area of specialization

• Crowns and bridges
• Ceramic or porcelain application
• Gold dies and goldwork
• Chrome castings

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Team player
• Accurate

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Other benefits

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

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Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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