About the JobCeramist Dental TechnicianLocation: Approximately 20 minutes from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Compensation: $80,000-$110,000+ per year, based on skills and experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role:We are seeking an experienced
Dental Ceramist to join a well-established dental laboratory located approximately 20 minutes from Hamilton, Ontario.
The ideal candidate will have a strong artistic eye and extensive experience producing high-quality anterior and posterior restorations. This position requires advanced expertise in ceramic layering, contouring, staining, glazing, and finishing.
Candidates with exceptional technical skills, experience completing complex full-mouth restorations, or previous leadership responsibilities may qualify for a higher compensation package.
Key Responsibilities:- Layer, contour, stain, glaze, and finish high-quality ceramic restorations.
- Complete anterior and posterior crowns, bridges, veneers, and implant-supported restorations.
- Work with zirconia, porcelain-fused-to-metal restorations, lithium disilicate, and other ceramic materials.
- Evaluate case design, dental anatomy, tooth morphology, texture, translucency, and shade.
- Produce natural-looking restorations that meet both functional and aesthetic standards.
- Complete custom shades and complex aesthetic cases when required.
- Review completed cases for accuracy, fit, function, and overall quality before final delivery.
- Communicate effectively with technicians, managers, and other laboratory team members.
- Maintain consistent quality while meeting laboratory production timelines.
- Follow established laboratory procedures and quality-control standards.
Qualifications:- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a dental ceramist.
- Strong ceramic layering, contouring, staining, glazing, and finishing skills.
- Experience working with zirconia, PFM, lithium disilicate, and other ceramic materials.
- Ability to complete both anterior and posterior restorative cases.
- Strong knowledge of dental anatomy, morphology, occlusion, contacts, margins, and shade.
- Experience with metal and zirconia fitting.
- Experience with veneers, implant-supported restorations, full-mouth cases, and complex aesthetic work is highly preferred.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to precision.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Professional, dependable, and quality-focused attitude.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Compensation and Benefits:- Salary: $80,000-$110,000+ per year, depending on experience, technical ability, and leadership skills.
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Benefits package.
- Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Modern dental laboratory focused on innovation, quality, and continued growth.
- Opportunities for professional advancement and increased responsibility.
