Cad/Cam Operator - Nu-Art Dental Lab

Job Title: Dental Technician

Department: Cad/Cam/Digital

Descriptive Summary

Join our team as a Dental Lab Technician in our CAD/CAM/Digital Department. The purpose of this role is to Calculate, cut out, and sinter the work coming out of the design department.

About Nu-Art Dental Lab:

We are a full-service Dental Laboratory that fabricates crowns, bridges, removable dentures, dental implants, and other orthodontic appliances for use by our customers’ dental practices. We have been Wisconsin’s Full-Service Dental Laboratory since 1977, bringing high quality and multidisciplinary solutions to our customer’s complex restorative dental needs.

We take great pride in offering our customers high-precision lab work by utilizing the latest impression scanners, milling machines and materials to deliver the highest standard of restorative dentistry.

Essential Functions

• Calculate and prioritize wax, splints, and dentures production based on earliest deadlines.
• Create between 80-100 units daily using various materials.
• Cut out 80-100 zirconia units per day.
• Utilize multiple computers to maximize productivity.
• Maintain mill cleanliness and ensure proper calibration.
• Balance work distribution among mills to prevent overloading.
• Communicate end-of-shift productivity status to the Supervisor.
• Order necessary materials for the mills.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and quality standards.
• Ability to meet scheduling requirements.
• Perform other tasks as directed by management.

Minimum Skills and Requirements

• Ability to read and understand basic English instructions.
• Ability to maneuver throughout lab facilities for extended periods of time.
• Ability to navigate handcarts filled with dental cases around lab locations.

Education & Experience

Required

· Basic dental training.

· CAD/CAM Experience.

· Technical ability to calculate, print, and cut-out.

· Ability to read instructions in English.

· Ability to communicate clearly with employees, management, and team members.

· Demonstrated prioritization and time management skills.

· Demonstrated ability to maintain organization in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

· Prior dental experience or background, a plus.

· Previous experience working in positions that require hand and finger dexterity, a plus.

Skills & Competencies

Required

• High level organizational skills, time management skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment to consistently meet deadlines.

• Ability to anticipate, identify and resolve problems in a timely and positive manner.

• Strong technology skills and the ability to leverage technology in work processes.

• Knowledge of principles, procedures and best practices in the industry

Physical Requirements

Select all physical requirements of the job.

· Sitting continuously for 8+ hours.

· Standing for sustained periods.

· Bending or stooping continuously for 8+ hours.

· Ability to lift, push, and carry up to 15lbs.

· Visual acuity for accuracy and observations.

· Crouching for 8+ hours.

· Repetitive motion of wrists, hands, and fingers.

Work Conditions

· Select all working conditions of the job.

· Must be able to wear personal protective equipment.

· Subject to vibrations and oscillating movements.

Work Eligibility

• Must be at least eighteen years of age.

• Must pass work eligibility requirements.