Pattern Finisher LPCS

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Portland, OR

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Pattern Finisher LPCS is responsible for preparing patterns for assembly and preparing soluble cores for pattern molding. This role involves wax welding multiple components using fixtures to maintain dimensional conformity and repairing wax patterns and soluble cores in accordance with quality standards. The position requires attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to follow complex instructions.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience to fully perform the duties of a Wax Cleaner or a Wax Assembler "C" (not at TBO) OR an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Working knowledge of cleaning techniques, methods, materials, and tools.
Ability to use simple to moderately complex measuring devices and fixtures.
Ability to follow complex written and verbal instructions.
Good manual dexterity.
Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing thirty to fifty pounds and occasionally up to one hundred twenty-five pounds.
Ability to work in conditions which may include exposure to noise, fumes, crowding, abrasions, cuts, and chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Gloves, Long sleeves, Goggles and Mask – optional for soluble cleaning

Responsibilities

Assembles wax components into visually and dimensionally acceptable patterns, potentially using specialized fixturing.
Modifies patterns or soluble cores using various hand tools and wax materials.
Inspects modifications with special gauges and other measuring devices.
Occasionally inserts ceramic cores in wax patterns and maintains dimensional integrity (TBO only).
Fixes broken or damaged patterns and soluble cores, restoring them to a dimensionally acceptable condition by replacing broken features or reconstructing missing areas.
Fills voids and reforms damaged contours by attaching and shaping stock wax.
Removes flash, mismatch, and other surface imperfections using a variety of hand tools and materials.
Fills or patches imperfections using paint wax, melted stock wax, hot pencils, and other tools and materials.
Completes dimensional integrity restoration and plugging of holes per techcards.
Inspects work for compliance with quality standards.
Identifies patterns with specified serial pads and numbers by placing sticky wax pads or stamping serial numbers directly into patterns, per techcards.
Takes responsibility for and demonstrates safe work practices, adhering to plant and department safety rules.
Safely operates all equipment and tools.
Identifies and reports safety problems.
Maintains accurate records of work performed.
Trains less skilled personnel as assigned.
Performs other tasks as directed.