Begin your career at Peterson Dental Laboratory in our Modeling Department as a Model Technician (Entry Level). You can be apart of a growing department that utilized both traditional methods of manufacturing as well as Digital 3D printing. Our modelling department aims to prepare technicians for the digital future as well as train them on traditional handmade technics. This is a place where you are valued, prioritized, and nurtured to grow beyond your potential. Interested in becoming a CDT? Our team has many and we want to make you one to.
Our training program is second to none in South Florida and we do free ongoing training and mentorship. Our training process builds a technician’s core foundation that will allow them to be successful in the digital era of dentistry as well as develop proper hands-on experience.
Qualification & Education
- Dental Tech School but not required
- High School diploma or GED
- Ability to follow detailed instructions
- Strong technical aptitude
- Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity
Responsibilities
- Performing fixed impression pouring and cast adjustments.
- Performing vertex articulations.
- Performing plaster articulations on metal and Stratos articulator.
- Assisting department in cleaning and maintain department equipment
- Read prescriptions and Doctor’s preferences.
- Read work tickets and compare to Doctor’s prescription.
- Finish cases on time
- Familiar with dental terminology and job specific acronyms (example, tooth numbers, retromolar pads, ect…)
- Time management and case prioritization when work is distributed
- Able to collaborate and work in a team environment
- Meet production requirements/quota established by supervisor
- Follow QC procedure established by supervisor.
- Follow company policies stated in employee handbook
- Follow weekly maintenance and cleaning schedule established by Supervisor
Benefits:
- 401(k) Plan with Employer Contributions
- Health Insurance Plan with Employer Contributions; dental and vision available
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Discount
- Vision
- Referral Program
- Professional Development
