Job description

D&S Dental Laboratory, Inc. (“D&S”) is hiring at multiple locations (Waunakee, Baraboo, Greenfield, Eau Claire, and Rockford, IL)!

• Click the following link to view our company page and current job openings: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/D&S-Dental-Laboratory,-Inc./jobs
• Our company website is: https://dnsdental.com
• Take a video tour inside our Waunakee headquarters: https://youtu.be/pKfhexNOjd8

About Us:

As of Jan. 2022, D&S has been in business for 50 YEARS! We are the largest privately-owned dental laboratory in Wisconsin and continue to grow at an exciting pace. D&S can offer a career in the dental industry (no previous experience required). We provide to our employees, complete on-the-job training, stable employment, continuing education, a desirable work environment, a competitive benefit package (see below), and much more!

Does This Describe You?
We are seeking motivated individuals that plan on taking full advantage of the opportunity we are providing. Individuals that want full-time employment (40 hours/week) and welcome the occasional need for overtime. We would love to employ individuals that have an interest in our dental world, can professionally represent D&S, possess exceptional attention-to-detail, have no prior attendance-related issues, and describe themselves overall as having a good work ethic. Successful D&S employees have come from various backgrounds, are curious learners, pursue creative hobbies, aren’t afraid of dental anatomy/terminology, prefer hands-on work, and enjoy new technology.

Title: Dental Technician Trainee

Location: Waunakee

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (typically 8:00AM – 5:00PM, with some variation)

Currently hiring in the departments listed below (see entry-level associated tasks); interviews will include an explanation of each available position – together, we will narrow down the positions based on your level of interest while also considering D&S’ top priorities and hiring needs:

Fixed Department (Crown & Bridge):

• Model Room
• Pour models, cut out dies, bulk trim, articulate bites
• Digital Contour (Design)
• Check and enter cases, scan models, enter and download digital scans

Removable Department (Dentures):

• Model Room
• Pour models, articulate, trim, and invest
• Frameworks
• Metal finishing

*Other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management

Skills Needed:

• Integrity: Being honest and ethical while handling confidential patient information
• Attention-to-Detail: Being careful about details and thorough in completing tasks
• Dependability: Being consistently, reliable, and responsible in fulfilling obligations
• Cooperation: Being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, positive, team-player attitude

Education:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent

Requirements:

• No previous experience required; dental background appreciated

Work Environment:

• Company: D&S is described as a “manufacturer of dental appliances,” and therefore is production-based. D&S is challenging, rewarding, collaborative, fast-paced, and innovative. In many departments, once trained, employees are encouraged to use headphones during their workday to listen to music, audiobooks, podcasts, etc. The management team regularly surprises employees with lunch, organizes employee outings, facilitates creative events (i.e., craft fair, pumpkin carving contest, etc.).
• Department: Current employees describe the laboratory areas as, “Highly dependent on effective teamwork and communication, there is a creative aspect to nearly everything we do, we are enthusiastic about technology, cross-training is always encouraged, and the majority of technicians describe themselves as introverted/task-oriented with a preference for autonomy.”

Salary:

• $14 - $20/hr.; depending on prior related education and/or work experience

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Dental Reimbursement Plan
• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Matching
• And more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What interested you in our company and the Dental Technician position?
• Many of our dental technicians have a creative or artistic side paired with a strong attention for detail - some examples might include, pedicure/manicure nail technician, making jewelry, drawing, painting small figurines, etc.

If you do not have dental experience from prior employment, please describe any hands on crafts or activities that you have enjoyed in your free time or as part of your previous work history.

Please also include whether or not you have technology-related hobbies. Thank you!

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dental Related: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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