Dental Equipment Technician / Dental Office Installation Assistant
Company: Collins Dental Equipment
Location: Nicholasville, Kentucky
Position Type: Full-Time
Probationary Period: 30 Days
Job Summary
Collins Dental Equipment is hiring a motivated individual to join our team as a Dental Equipment Technician / Dental Office Installation Assistant. This position involves working hands-on with dental chairs, delivery systems, lights, cabinetry, mechanical room equipment, and other dental office components. The employee will assist with refurbishing, repairing, installing, moving, and setting up dental equipment for dental offices.
This is a physical, hands-on position with on-the-job training provided by experienced technicians. The ideal candidate should have some background or interest in plumbing, hydraulics, air and water systems, mechanical components, equipment repair, construction, maintenance, or a related trade. Dental equipment experience is helpful but not required for the right candidate who is willing to learn.
Responsibilities
The employee will assist with the repair, refurbishment, and installation of dental chairs and dental office equipment. Duties may include disassembling and reassembling dental chairs, replacing parts, testing equipment functions, assisting with upholstery and paint preparation, cleaning and refurbishing equipment, and helping prepare equipment for shipment or installation.
This position may also involve helping build and install dental operatories, including dental chairs, delivery units, assistant packages, dental lights, cabinetry, air lines, water lines, vacuum lines, and other equipment used in dental offices. The employee must be able to read and follow service manuals, technical manuals, diagrams, and written instructions related to repair, refurbishment, and installation.
Preferred Experience
A strong candidate may have experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Plumbing
- Hydraulics
- Air and water systems
- Mechanical repair
- Equipment maintenance
- Electrical or low-voltage components
- Construction or remodeling
- Automotive, small engine, appliance, or equipment repair
- General hands-on technical work
Dental equipment experience is not required, but the applicant must be dependable, willing to learn, and comfortable working with tools, parts, and technical instructions.
Physical Requirements
This is a physically demanding job. The employee must be able to lift, bend, kneel, push, pull, carry, and move heavy dental equipment and components. Dental chairs and operatory equipment can be large, awkward, and heavy, so the ability to safely perform physical labor is required.
The employee may be required to load and unload equipment, assist with deliveries, move equipment within the shop, and help with installations at customer locations.
Required Skills
- Ability to work with hand tools and basic power tools
- Ability to follow instructions and learn from experienced technicians
- Ability to read manuals, diagrams, and technical repair information
- Strong attention to detail
- Dependable attendance and work ethic
- Willingness to perform physical labor
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Problem-solving mindset
- Respect for customer property and professional workplace standards
Training
Collins Dental Equipment will provide on-the-job training for the right candidate. Training will include learning how dental chairs and related dental equipment operate, how to troubleshoot common issues, how to refurbish and repair equipment, and how to assist with dental office installations.
Probationary Period
This position includes a 30-day probationary period. During this time, Collins Dental Equipment will evaluate attendance, work ethic, ability to learn, attention to detail, safety, and overall fit with the team.
About Collins Dental Equipment
Collins Dental Equipment has been serving dental professionals since 1993 from our facility in Nicholasville, Kentucky. We specialize in new, pre-owned, and professionally refurbished dental equipment, helping dental practices save money while building dependable and functional dental offices.