Wax - Inject Mold Mach Operator 3rd shift
About The Position
Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company. We are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world. Why work at Chromalloy? Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers. As a global company, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel represented, heard, and able to bring their best selves to work every day. Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy! Our Total Rewards Program is designed to support you today and in the future. Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching. Development & progression opportunities for every employee – regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs. Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave—all eligible on your first day of employment! Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site. Eligibility for individual benefit plans may vary based on employment status.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent life experience and three to six months related experience or training.
- Ability to learn and operate all injection machines and perform all functions of wax injection operations to include placement of patterns in wax setters or fixtures after injection.
- Ability to read and understand documents, such as safety rules, work instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to record information on a daily basis.
- Ability to speak and listen effectively to follow instructions.
- Ability to write, speak and understand verbal and written instructions in English.
- Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.
- Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Responsibilities
- Operates wax injection molding machines to form wax patterns, gating, sprues and components.
- Maintains a clean, orderly and safe work area.
- Selects next work order following instructions of supervisor or team leader.
- Ensures the correct practice is pulled up on Mercury screen while performing the injection operation.
- Follows the Injection Practice for correct procedure to follow, with work to be performed.
- Meets the established quality and time requirements following standard work.
- Manually or with use of lift, cart and/or hoist, picks up die from die storage room and lifts it into place on working surface of injection machine.
- Follows the injection practice; Sets die up on correct machine and uses the correct wax.
- Handles die carefully to prevent damage. (Never using metal instruments on the inside die surface)
- Opens die and sprays lubricant inside as required by engineering specifications.
- If cores are required, ensuring the cores have been prepped properly according to the injection practice.
- Correctly placing and locating cores inside the die cavity.
- Closes die and positions it under platen lining up injection port on die with nozzle on injection molding machine.
- Sets temperature, pressure, speed, dwell time and other settings as required by injection practice.
- Lowers platen to hold die in place and begins injection cycle.
- Following dwell time, pulls die out and opens die manually or with assistance of air pressure from air hose.
- Manually or with the assistance of air hose or manual tool, removes wax part from inside die.
- Inspects finished part for damages or excess wax and performs minor cleaning or deflashing operation.
- Places finished part on tray or in the correct setter or pattern fixture.
- Gets x-ray results when injecting a cored pattern according to the practice.
- Notifies supervisor or team leader of any quality issue they may have when inspecting the injected patterns, sprues or components.
- Completes all necessary paperwork, to include signing off the part router.
- Transfers completed patterns to the next operation according to the router.
- Fills wax tanks as required.
- Completes TPM checklist that is posted on the machine daily.
- Informs supervisor or team leader when work assignment is complete.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- EAP
- wellness incentives
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave
- Eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
