GKY Dental Arts Inc.
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Model Dental Technician - Removables

Dentures/Removables · 1846 W 169th St Suite B Gardena, CA 90247 · Full-Time · Production & Assembly Occupations
$18–$20/hourly
Company culture

What it's like to work here

You'll be part of a collaborative, hands-on team where your work matters.

Founded in 1982, GKY Dental Arts began with a simple philosophy: provide personalized service, exceptional quality, and genuine relationships. Today, that philosophy continues to guide how we work with our customers, our patients, and our employees. Our team combines technical expertise, advanced technology, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality to create exceptional dental products. We believe our people are an important part of our success, and we strive to provide the tools, resources, and professional environment our employees need to succeed.

Quality

We take pride in our work and strive to deliver exceptional results with attention to detail.

Teamwork

We work together, communicate openly, and support one another.

Personalized Service

We listen, understand individual needs, and build lasting relationships.

Innovation

We embrace technology and continuously look for ways to improve our products and processes.

Professionalism & Respect

We treat our colleagues, customers, and partners with professionalism, courtesy, and respect.

Patient-Centered Care

We remember that behind every restoration is a patient, and we take pride in contributing to quality patient care.

About the role

GKY Dental Arts Inc. is a small business-owned dental laboratory that places an emphasis on providing thorough and highly personalized dental services and products to clinicians. The products and services we offer are crowns, bridges, metal-free restorations, removables, implants, guided surgeries, and shade matching. We are dedicated to helping smaller dental practices have their needs met through creating and perfecting these products and providing these services.

We are seeking a Model Technician to work in our Removables/Dentures department. While Model work is the primary duty, we also would like to ideal candidate to be willing to learn how to inject valpast into flexible partials (if there is no prior experience or knowledge). 

Responsibilities: 

  • Pour and trim dental models accurately
  • Articulate models with attention to occlusion and stability
  • Perform block-out for removable prosthetic cases

The skills and qualifications we are seeking are:

  • Required: Experience with pouring, articulating, and blocking out models
  • Required: Must have authorization to work in the United States
  • Preferred but not required: Experience in flexible partial fabrication or injection techniques
  • Strong attention to detail and hand dexterity
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience working with models and/or injecting valpast into flexible partials in a dental lab setting.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team setting
  • Must be able to read and understand instructions in English and/or Spanish 
  • Must be receptive to feedback and willing to learn from corrections
  • Ability to accept supervision and direction professionally
  • Bilingual in Spanish is a plus


Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance


Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday


Ability to commute/relocate:

Gardena, CA 90247: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)


California Consumer Privacy Act Notice (CCPA/CPRA) for Job Applicants

  1. If you are a California resident applying for a position with us, we are required by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), to provide you with this notice regarding the collection and use of your personal information. 
  2. We may collect and use the personal information you provide in your application (such as your resume, cover letter, name, phone number, employment history, education, qualifications, references, and any other information you choose to provide) for purposes related to evaluating your candidacy for employment, conducting interviews, verifying information, complying with legal obligations, and, if applicable, preparing for your potential employment with us. 
  3. We do not sell or share your personal information as defined under the CCPA/CPRA. For more information about how we use and retain personal information, and your rights under California law, please contact the Human Resources Department at 310-802-4560. 

Benefits & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

FSA

401(k) & Company Match

PTO/Sick Days

Holiday Pay

LegalShield/IDShield Membership

Free and discounted dental work for yourself, family and friends

Model Dental Technician - Removables

$18–$20/hourly