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Discover a Creative Career at Absolute Dental Services!

Dental Technician Apprentice

Are you an artist at heart? Do you have a passion for craftsmanship and precision? Join the leading team at Absolute Dental Services, where we specialize in dental prosthetics and partner with top clinicians, prosthodontists, and dental schools nationwide. Our Durham, NC office is expanding, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our team of artistic technicians!

About Us: At Absolute Dental Services, we don't just create dental prosthetics; we craft masterpieces. Our work restores complex, combination, and fixed hybrid cases, making a tangible difference in people's lives. We're looking for apprentices eager to dive into the rewarding and lucrative world of dental technology.

Your Opportunity: This isn't just a job; it's an artistic journey. As a Dental Technician Apprentice, you'll hone your skills in a unique blend of art and science. We're searching for candidates with exceptional dexterity, a love for creating, and the ability to work both independently and within a team. If you're looking for a long-term career that combines creativity with technical expertise, this is the place for you!

What You'll Do:

• Participate in a hands-on evaluation, sculpting a tooth model using clay to showcase your dexterity and artistic flair.
• Learn and master the craft of dental technology, from traditional techniques to cutting-edge digital methods like 3D printing, AutoCAD, and digital animation.
• Work alongside experienced technicians, gaining invaluable skills and knowledge.

Who We're Looking For:

• Artistic and creative individuals with a keen eye for detail.
• Experience in artistry, painting, sculpting, or the dental field is a plus, but not required.
• Those with a passion for technology and innovation, including 3D printing and digital design.

Why Join Us?

• A full-time employee benefits package, including Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, 401k, Health Insurance, Vision, Long Term Disability, and more.

How to Apply: Ready to turn your passion into a career? Submit your resume and take the first step towards an exciting future in dental technology.

Note: NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Education & Experience

Required

• Hand eye coordination.

Preferred

• Prior dental experience or background, a plus.
• Previous experience working in positions that require hand and finger dexterity, a plus.

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

• Sitting - Sitting Continuous for 8+ hours
• Standing - Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time
• Bending - Bending or stooping continuously for 8+ hours
• Lift/Push/Carry - Must be able to lift, push, and carry up to 15lbs
• Vision - The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures

Additional Physical Requirements

• Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine, 8+ hours
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, pinch, grasp.
• Able to use hand tools with repetitive vibration and manual dexterity.

Work Conditions

• Must be able to wear personnel protective equipment for tasks requiring them.
• The worker is subject to vibration, exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.

Work Eligibility

• Must be at least eighteen years of age
• Must pass work eligibility requirements

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