Role overview

Ceramist 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.

Why Join Us?

Highly competitive compensation based on experience and technical ability.
Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
Opportunity to work with a skilled and collaborative laboratory team.
Modern equipment, materials, and laboratory processes.
Exposure to advanced aesthetic, implant, and full-mouth restorative cases.
Stable, long-term opportunity with an established dental laboratory.
Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.