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Tempo

Materials Process Technician

San Diego, CA · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

... ceramics, refractory, chemical processing, or similar industries) who can operate equipment ... Ability to read engineering drawings, inspect hardware, and identify dimensional and surface ...

Aerotek

PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

Huntington Beach, CA · On-site

$20/hr

Measure and visually inspect products to verify they meet quality and specification requirements ... with refractory material as needed. * Mix and measure compounds or accurately weigh premixed ...

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What is refractory inspection?

Refractory inspection is the process of evaluating the condition and integrity of refractory materials used to line high-temperature equipment such as furnaces, kilns, incinerators, and reactors. Inspectors assess for wear, cracks, erosion, and other types of damage that can compromise thermal efficiency or safety. Regular inspections help prevent costly failures and unplanned downtime by identifying maintenance needs early. The process may involve visual checks, non-destructive testing methods, and sometimes removing sections of refractory for closer examination.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Refractory Inspector, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Refractory Inspector, you need a solid understanding of refractory materials, thermal processes, and inspection techniques, usually supported by technical training or certification in refractory inspection. Familiarity with inspection tools such as borescopes, ultrasonic testing equipment, and reporting systems like SAP or specialized inspection software is often required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are essential soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure accurate assessment of refractory integrity, help prevent costly failures, and maintain safe operations in industrial settings.

What are the typical challenges faced in a refractory inspection role, and how can new inspectors prepare for them?

Refractory inspectors often work in industrial environments where safety, heat, and confined spaces are significant challenges. New inspectors should be prepared for physically demanding tasks, such as climbing and prolonged standing, and must adhere strictly to safety protocols. Attention to detail is crucial, as small cracks or defects in refractory linings can lead to costly equipment failures. Building strong teamwork and communication skills is also important, since inspectors frequently collaborate with engineers, maintenance crews, and plant managers to ensure accurate reporting and effective repairs.

What is the difference between Refractory Inspection vs Refractory Technician?

AspectRefractory InspectionRefractory Technician
CertificationsOften requires inspection certifications and safety trainingTypically needs trade certifications or technical training
Work EnvironmentInspecting refractory installations, often at industrial sitesInstalling, repairing, and maintaining refractory materials
Job FocusAssessing the condition and compliance of refractory liningsApplying refractory materials and performing repairs

Refractory Inspection and Refractory Technician roles share industry settings and safety requirements. However, inspectors focus on evaluating refractory conditions, while technicians handle installation and repairs. Both roles are essential for maintaining high-temperature industrial equipment.

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Dental Laboratory Technician (Anaplastologist)

Posterity Group LLC

San Diego, CA • On-site

$24 - $35.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Posterity Group LLC is a veteran owned, service-disabled small business, headquartered in Rockville, MD, that specializes in federal government contracting and staffing. We are tasked with staffing The Naval Medical Clinic San Diego and associated locations with various roles, including Dental Laboratory Technician (Anaplastologist)_ . The Dental Laboratory Technician (Anaplastologist) is expected to do the following:
  • Hospital Dentistry, NMC San Diego
  • Works closely with the professional staff in the fabricating and fitting of all ocular restorations, facial prosthesis, crowns, and fixed partial dentures.
  • The contractor is expected to independently design, construct and fix difficult design and construction problems.
  • Position requires fabrication of an array of maxillofacial prosthetics to include surgical, interim, and definitive obturators, palatal lift prosthesis, radiation stents, extraoral prosthetics, magnet implant systems, oculars, including silicone prosthesis.
  • 5+ years of experience as an anaplastologist. Additionally, proficiency with CAD/CAM design, workflows, and manufacturing is required.
  • All laboratory technicians shall read, interpret, and apply requirements prescribed and described in a dental prosthetic prescription (DD Form 2322). The work performed by the technician shall be at the quality level described by his/her quality control inspector.
  • Since these inspectors evaluate the work under microscopic magnification, the technician shall fabricate their units under provided microscopes with fiber optic light source.
  • All technicians are responsible for the maintenance of their work environment.
  • Three monthly correction rates in excess of 5% annually shall not be exceeded.
  • A general laboratory technician will be able to pour or cast all types of impressions; trim, mount and articulate casts with or without a face bow and jaw relation records to include orthodontic models; duplicate casts; fabricate impression trays, bleaching trays, athletic mouth guards and orthodontic retainers from thermoplastic materials; fabricate fixed and
  • removable prosthodontic templates from thermoplastic or silicone materials; and fabricate surgical stents or guides from thermoplastic or light-cured materials. This technician will also be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the plaster bench and associated areas.
  • A removable prosthodontic laboratory technician will be able to fabricate custom trays, base plates and occlusion rims, set denture teeth according to prescription (to include balanced set-ups), invest or flask complete and partial removable prostheses (to include flexible RPDs), finish and ready for insertion.
  • This technician will be able to do relines, rebases, repairs, orthodontic retainers, and any other work prescribed for the use of acrylic resin; fabricate TAP appliances, surgical guides, athletic mouth guards, occlusal orthotics, and occlusal guards; and wax and design bars for implant supported restorations.
  • A porcelain application laboratory technician (ceramist) will be able to apply colorants and porcelain to fabricate tooth or implant supported crowns, fixed partial dentures, complete dentures from metal, milled or pressed ceramic and refractory models in accordance with instructions, written or photographic, from the prescribing dentist.
  • The technician will use recommended stones, diamond burs, wheels, and disks to cut, carve, shape, contour, and polish units to simulate natural dentition.
  • Technician shall use stains and modifiers as required to characterize porcelain to match natural tooth shade and imperfections as prescribed.
  • The technician will also be able to modify metal or ceramic frameworks in order to optimize the biomechanical, functional and esthetic outcome of the prosthesis.
  • A prosthesis finishing laboratory technician will be able to apply and sculpt wax to proper anatomical form and design or modify a metal-ceramic framework for support of porcelain. It may be necessary in some situations to diagnostically wax to full contour and cutback the design. Framework designs may include survey crowns, non-rigid connectors and attachments that are inclusive to the units.
  • This technician will sprue and invest, cast or press, wax-ups properly to minimize miscasts, cut and solder frameworks to correct fit discrepancies and finish all types of frameworks with recommended stones, diamond burs, wheel, and disks to cut, carve, shape, contour, and surface framework to a point that it is ready, without further modification, to apply porcelain.
  • A CAD-CAM milling and designing technician will be able to fabricate crowns and bridges from pressed or milled ceramic, which includes the ability to use software and hardware to upload digital impressions and/or designs, scan casts, and design and mill restorations from software manipulation.

Requirements
  • Degree: Associates Degree or Certificate depending on the program - or - Certificate from Army, Air Force, or Navy Dental Laboratory Training (METC) - or - Evidence of 2 or more years as a lab technician accompanied by a letter of recommendation from a licensed dentist or previous dental laboratory employer.
  • Education: Successful completion of a 2-year program of study and training in dental lab techniques approved by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA) - or - High School diploma if certified through an Army, Air Force, or Navy Dental Laboratory Training (METC) program.
  • Experience: Two years within the last three years of dental laboratory experience in the any of the following dental laboratory sections: General Laboratory, Removable Prosthodontics, Porcelain application (ceramist), Prosthesis finishing (metal and ceramic), and CAD-CAM (Computer Assisted Design/Computer Assisted Manufacturing) Design and Milling. Experience: 5 years of experience as an anaplastologist.

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$24.00/hr - $35.50/hr

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