Uses a wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or non-metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic). * Replaces partial or ...
Uses a wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or non-metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic). * Replaces partial or ...
Sanders, Maskers & Detailers Needed - New Maaco Auto Bodyshop
Simi Valley, CA · On-site
$17 - $40/hr
Mixes polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas * Cleans work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.
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Sanders, Maskers & Detailers Needed - New Maaco Auto Bodyshop
Simi Valley, CA · On-site
$17 - $40/hr
Mixes polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas * Cleans work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.
Sanders, Maskers & Detailers Needed - New Maaco Auto Bodyshop
Simi Valley, CA · On-site
$17 - $40/hr
Mixes polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas * Cleans work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.
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Sanders, Maskers & Detailers Needed - New Maaco Auto Bodyshop
Simi Valley, CA · On-site
$17 - $40/hr
Mixes polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas * Cleans work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.
Technician IV
San Diego, CA · On-site
$60K - $90K/yr
Working with existing trained staff this individual will become a solo operator under limited supervision for film roll to roll processing operations which include polyester film processing thru a ...
Technician IV
San Diego, CA · On-site
$60K - $90K/yr
Working with existing trained staff this individual will become a solo operator under limited supervision for film roll to roll processing operations which include polyester film processing thru a ...
Scenic Fabricator
March Air Reserve Base, CA · On-site
$20 - $28/hr
Work with urethane, epoxy, polyester, and other casting or laminating resins according to product specifications. * Complete surface preparation, bodywork, sanding, shaping, patching, and finish ...
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Scenic Fabricator
March Air Reserve Base, CA · On-site
$20 - $28/hr
Work with urethane, epoxy, polyester, and other casting or laminating resins according to product specifications. * Complete surface preparation, bodywork, sanding, shaping, patching, and finish ...
Painter, Full-Time, SeaWorld San Diego
San Diego, CA · On-site
$19.50 - $26.50/hr
Have experience in fiberglass repairs, applying polyester bondo and refinishing * Be familiar with Mach and Sata HVLP automotive spray guns * Ability to work under and meet tight deadlines * Be ...
Painter, Full-Time, SeaWorld San Diego
San Diego, CA · On-site
$19.50 - $26.50/hr
Have experience in fiberglass repairs, applying polyester bondo and refinishing * Be familiar with Mach and Sata HVLP automotive spray guns * Ability to work under and meet tight deadlines * Be ...
Denture Setter (Monday to Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm)
Irvine, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Familiarizes self with wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or not metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic) and ...
Denture Setter (Monday to Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm)
Irvine, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Familiarizes self with wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or not metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic) and ...
Painter, Part Time, SeaWorld San Diego
San Diego, CA · On-site
$19.50 - $26.75/hr
Have experience in fiberglass repairs, applying polyester bondo and refinishing * Be familiar with Mach and Sata HVLP automotive spray guns * Ability to work under and meet tight deadlines * Be ...
Painter, Part Time, SeaWorld San Diego
San Diego, CA · On-site
$19.50 - $26.75/hr
Have experience in fiberglass repairs, applying polyester bondo and refinishing * Be familiar with Mach and Sata HVLP automotive spray guns * Ability to work under and meet tight deadlines * Be ...
Scenic Fabricator
Riverside, CA · On-site
$20 - $28/hr
Work with urethane, epoxy, polyester, and other casting or laminating resins according to product specifications. * Complete surface preparation, bodywork, sanding, shaping, patching, and finish ...
Scenic Fabricator
Riverside, CA · On-site
$20 - $28/hr
Work with urethane, epoxy, polyester, and other casting or laminating resins according to product specifications. * Complete surface preparation, bodywork, sanding, shaping, patching, and finish ...
Familiarizes self with wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or not metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic) and ...
Familiarizes self with wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or not metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic) and ...
Painter, Part Time, SeaWorld San Diego
San Diego, CA · On-site
$19.50 - $26.50/hr
Have experience in fiberglass repairs, applying polyester bondo and refinishing * Be familiar with Mach and Sata HVLP automotive spray guns * Ability to work under and meet tight deadlines * Be ...
Painter, Part Time, SeaWorld San Diego
San Diego, CA · On-site
$19.50 - $26.50/hr
Have experience in fiberglass repairs, applying polyester bondo and refinishing * Be familiar with Mach and Sata HVLP automotive spray guns * Ability to work under and meet tight deadlines * Be ...
Comfort Stabilizer Technician
Irvine, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Familiarizes self with wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or not metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic) and ...
Comfort Stabilizer Technician
Irvine, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Familiarizes self with wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or not metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic) and ...
Clear Occlusal Splint Tech
Irvine, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Uses a wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or non-metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic). * Replaces partial or ...
Clear Occlusal Splint Tech
Irvine, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Uses a wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or non-metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic). * Replaces partial or ...
Clear Occlusal Splint Tech
Irvine, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Uses a wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or non-metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic). * Replaces partial or ...
Clear Occlusal Splint Tech
Irvine, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Uses a wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or non-metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic). * Replaces partial or ...
Silent Nite Technician
Irvine, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Uses a wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or non-metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic). * Replaces partial or ...
Silent Nite Technician
Irvine, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Uses a wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or non-metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic). * Replaces partial or ...
Metal Finisher (Monday to Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm)
Irvine, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Uses a wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or non-metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic). * Replaces partial or ...
Metal Finisher (Monday to Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm)
Irvine, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Uses a wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or non-metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic). * Replaces partial or ...
Clear Occlusal Splint Tech
Irvine, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Uses a wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or non-metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic). * Replaces partial or ...
Clear Occlusal Splint Tech
Irvine, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Uses a wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or non-metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic). * Replaces partial or ...
Set up and operate the digital cutter to process printed and unprinted materials, including polyester, polycarbonate, vinyl, and adhesive laminates. Import and prepare cut files using Zünd Cut ...
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Set up and operate the digital cutter to process printed and unprinted materials, including polyester, polycarbonate, vinyl, and adhesive laminates. Import and prepare cut files using Zünd Cut ...
Cement Technician
Irvine, CA · On-site
Uses a wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or non-metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic). * Replaces partial or ...
Cement Technician
Irvine, CA · On-site
Uses a wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or non-metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic). * Replaces partial or ...
Finish Technician (Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm)
Irvine, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Uses a wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or non-metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic). * Replaces partial or ...
Finish Technician (Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm)
Irvine, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Uses a wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or non-metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic). * Replaces partial or ...
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$18/hr
Full-time
Re-posted 12 days ago
Glidewell Laboratories rating
7.0
Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Job description
Essential Functions:
- Fabricates and repairs dental prosthesis/dental appliances such as dentures, partials, crown and bridge, inlay/onlay, veneers and implant restorations.
- Reads prescription included with case; constructs prostheses by following doctors' written orders and instructions.
- Communicates with colleagues and managers in a prompt articulate manner.
- Uses a wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or non-metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic).
- Replaces partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non-metal).
- Restores natural teeth and corrects dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances.
- Makes models of mouth and teeth from impressions taken by dentist.
- Builds-up wax replicas of part or all of mouth and/or teeth on model.
- Encases wax in mould material and melts away wax; replaces wax with plastic, metal, or ceramic materials to make replacement appliance.
- Builds-up ceramic restoration by continuously applying layers of porcelain.
- Polishes and finishes appliance to ensure smoothness and fit.
- Applies stains and glazes to restorations to create natural look.
- Utilizes and conserves supplies and equipment by completing plaster casting, metal casting, die trimming, metal polishing, wax modeling, wire bending, sandblasting, electroplating, electro-spot welding and CAD/CAM techniques.
- Uses different kinds of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high-heat furnaces, sandblasters, paint brushes, carvers, etc).
- Documents actions by completing forms, logs and reports.
- Works closely with quality control specialists and addresses all issues regarding quality standards.
- Follows quality standard protocol.
- Recognizes and reports problem cases or cases that need additional prep work.
- Prepares equipment and materials (fills mixing bins, empties equipment receptacles, etc.).
- Relies on technical knowledge to make decisions and accomplish departmental goals.
- Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.
Education and Experience:
- Basic dental training.
- Prior dental experience or background, a plus.
- Previous experience working in positions that require hand and finger dexterity, a plus.
Pay Range: $18.00/hr
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Glidewell, based in Newport Beach, California, is an Industry Leading Provider of high quality, low cost dental lab products and services. Celebrating its 50 year Anniversary in 2020, Glidewell is more than an Industry Leading Dental lab. We are also a global education provider dedicated to developing Innovative Dental Technologies and Promoting Dental industry growth. The continued growth and success of our company allows us to give our employees the opportunity to build meaningful, engaging careers. Having a career at Glidewell means you will be working alongside our highly talented dental industry experts, with an opportunity to build a career path that matches your interests, Complements your strengths, and meets your professional goals. Exciting job opportunities exist across all areas of our vertically integrated company for experienced professionals and those looking for an entry level position.
Industry
Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Newport Beach, CA, US
Year founded
1970