Job Description
Job Description
Join the BioTec Team and Help Create Exceptional Smiles!
BioTec Dental Laboratory is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Plaster Technician to join our growing production team in Irvine, California.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in precision and craftsmanship, and thrives in a fast-paced dental laboratory environment.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with dental stone, impressions, and model fabrication, with a strong commitment to quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
Position Overview
The Plaster Technician will be responsible for preparing, pouring, trimming, and finishing dental models used throughout the fabrication process. This position plays an essential role in ensuring that dental cases are accurately prepared and ready for the next stage of production.
The successful candidate will work closely with other laboratory departments to maintain production schedules, uphold quality standards, and support timely case completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Pour dental impressions using appropriate dental stone and plaster materials.
- Prepare, trim, and finish dental models according to laboratory specifications.
- Fabricate accurate working models, opposing models, and study casts.
- Inspect impressions for defects, distortions, or missing information before processing.
- Properly articulate and mount dental models when required.
- Ensure models are accurately labeled, organized, and matched to the correct dental cases.
- Identify and report damaged impressions, inaccurate models, or other quality concerns.
- Maintain proper handling, mixing, and storage of dental materials.
- Clean and maintain plaster equipment, model trimmers, workstations, and tools.
- Follow established production schedules to ensure timely case completion.
- Collaborate with other departments to maintain an efficient production workflow.
- Follow all laboratory safety procedures, infection control protocols, and quality standards.
- Assist with additional production-related responsibilities as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience in a dental laboratory, plaster department, or similar production environment preferred.
- Familiarity with dental impressions, stone models, and basic dental anatomy.
- Ability to perform detailed, repetitive work with accuracy and consistency.
- Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a production environment.
- Dependable attendance and a commitment to meeting daily production goals.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least one year of dental laboratory or plaster technician experience.
- Experience using model trimmers, articulators, and dental stone mixing equipment.
- Familiarity with crown and bridge, implant, and removable prosthetic workflows.
- Understanding of dental laboratory case tracking and quality control procedures.
- Experience working in a high-volume dental laboratory.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role means consistently delivering:
- Accurate, high-quality dental models with minimal errors or remakes.
- Timely completion of assigned cases to support production deadlines.
- Proper organization and tracking of dental cases.
- Clean, safe, and well-maintained workstations.
- Strong teamwork and effective communication with other departments.
- Consistent productivity without compromising quality.
Why Join BioTec?
At BioTec Dental Laboratory, we are committed to delivering exceptional dental restorations through precision, innovation, and outstanding craftsmanship.
We value employees who take pride in their work, demonstrate accountability, and contribute to a positive and collaborative workplace.
As a member of our production team, you will have the opportunity to develop your technical skills, work alongside experienced dental laboratory professionals, and contribute directly to the quality of restorations delivered to dental practices and their patients.
\nCompany Description
Biotec Dental Laboratory is a dynamic, fast-paced dental laboratory committed to excellence in craftsmanship, innovation, and service. With a strong family-oriented culture, we value teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement.
Company Description
Biotec Dental Laboratory is a dynamic, fast-paced dental laboratory committed to excellence in craftsmanship, innovation, and service. With a strong family-oriented culture, we value teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement.