Pattern Finisher (Wax Center)

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal • Portland, OR

6h

About The Position

The Pattern Finisher prepares patterns for assembly and soluble cores for pattern molding. The role welds multiple components using fixtures to maintain dimensional conformity and repairs wax patterns and soluble cores to meet quality standards. Training is provided on the job.

The position assembles pattern components and makes dimensional alterations, repairs broken or damaged patterns and cores, cleans surfaces to meet visual inspection criteria, and identifies patterns with specified serial pads and numbers. The Pattern Finisher follows technical cards and engineering instructions, checks work with gauges and other measuring devices, maintains accurate work records, and follows plant and department safety requirements. The position may also train less-skilled personnel as assigned and perform other directed tasks.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience sufficient to fully perform the duties of a Wax Cleaner or 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 30 to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 125 pounds.
• Ability to work in conditions that may include noise, fumes, crowding, abrasions, cuts, and chemicals.
• Safety glasses and steel-toe shoes must be worn at all times.

Responsibilities

• Read technical cards and engineering instructions.
• Assemble wax components into visually and dimensionally acceptable patterns, using specialized fixtures when needed.
• Modify patterns or soluble cores using hand tools and wax materials; inspect modifications with gauges and other measuring devices.
• Occasionally insert ceramic cores into wax patterns while maintaining dimensional integrity (TBO only).
• Repair broken or damaged patterns and soluble cores by wax-welding fragments or reconstructing missing areas with wax supplies.
• Fill voids and restore damaged contours by attaching and shaping stock wax.
• Remove flash, mismatch, and other surface positives using hand tools and materials.
• Fill or patch surface negatives using paint wax, melted stock wax, hot pencils, and other tools and materials.
• Restore dimensional integrity and plug holes according to technical cards.
• Inspect work for compliance with quality standards.
• Place sticky wax pads or stamps with specified serial numbers directly into patterns according to technical cards.
• Follow plant and department safety rules, operate equipment and tools safely, and identify and report safety problems.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed.
• Train less-skilled personnel as assigned and perform other tasks as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed