Ceramist Dental Technician
Location: 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:
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Layer, contour, stain, glaze, and finish high-quality ceramic restorations.
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Complete anterior and posterior crowns, bridges, veneers, and implant-supported restorations.
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Work with zirconia, porcelain-fused-to-metal restorations, lithium disilicate, and other ceramic materials.
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Evaluate case design, dental anatomy, tooth morphology, texture, translucency, and shade.
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Produce natural-looking restorations that meet both functional and aesthetic standards.
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Complete custom shades and complex aesthetic cases when required.
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Review completed cases for accuracy, fit, function, and overall quality before final delivery.
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Communicate effectively with technicians, managers, and other laboratory team members.
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Maintain consistent quality while meeting laboratory production timelines.
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Follow established laboratory procedures and quality-control standards.
Qualifications:
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Minimum of 5 years of experience as a dental ceramist.
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Strong ceramic layering, contouring, staining, glazing, and finishing skills.
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Experience working with zirconia, PFM, lithium disilicate, and other ceramic materials.
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Ability to complete both anterior and posterior restorative cases.
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Strong knowledge of dental anatomy, morphology, occlusion, contacts, margins, and shade.
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Experience with metal and zirconia fitting.
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Experience with veneers, implant-supported restorations, full-mouth cases, and complex aesthetic work is highly preferred.
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Excellent attention to detail and commitment to precision.
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Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
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Professional, dependable, and quality-focused attitude.
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Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Compensation and Benefits:
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Salary: $80,000–$110,000+ per year, depending on experience, technical ability, and leadership skills.
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Full-time, permanent position.
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Benefits package.
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Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.
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Supportive and collaborative work environment.
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Modern dental laboratory focused on innovation, quality, and continued growth.
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Opportunities for professional advancement and increased responsibility.
Why Join Us?
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Highly competitive compensation based on experience and technical ability.
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Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
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Opportunity to work with a skilled and collaborative laboratory team.
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Modern equipment, materials, and laboratory processes.
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Exposure to advanced aesthetic, implant, and full-mouth restorative cases.
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Stable, long-term opportunity with an established dental laboratory.
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Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
