Wax - Inject Mold Mach Operator 1st shift

Chromalloy•Tampa, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate wax injection molding equipment to produce precision wax patterns, gating, sprues, and related components for aerospace manufacturing. The role supports production by setting up and operating molding equipment, inspecting finished parts, and meeting quality, safety, and process standards. The position is on the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. New hires attend orientation on Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and first-week training Tuesday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Additional training outside the assigned shift may be required based on business needs or availability. After successful completion of training, employees transition to their assigned shift. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with moving machinery, moderate noise, and occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles. Employees regularly stand, walk, bend, and use their hands for machine operation and inspection. The role requires lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Close vision, color recognition, depth perception, and focus adjustment are needed for inspection and defect identification. Appropriate PPE is required, including hearing protection, safety glasses, hand protection, and safety-toed shoes.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
Ability to clearly communicate in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding work instructions.
Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to safely operate machinery and tooling.
Knowledge of production processes and quality standards.
Ability to monitor machine performance and recognize process issues.
Strong attention to detail and ability to perform visual inspections.
Good hand dexterity and ability to perform repetitive, precision tasks.
Ability to work safely, follow procedures, and work effectively in a team environment.
Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 months of manufacturing, machine operation, production, or related experience.
Injection molding experience.
Experience operating manufacturing equipment in a production environment.
Experience working with precision components, tooling, or inspection processes.
Experience reading engineering practices or manufacturing instructions.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate wax injection molding machines according to engineering practices and work instructions.
Prepare and install dies, cores, and tooling for production runs.
Load materials and monitor machine settings, including temperature, pressure, and cycle parameters.
Produce wax patterns, sprues, gating, and related components to quality standards.
Inspect finished parts for defects and perform minor cleaning or deflashing as needed.
Obtain and verify x-ray results for cored patterns when required.
Complete production paperwork and sign off on routers.
Perform daily TPM checks and maintain equipment and work areas.
Transfer completed parts to the next operation and communicate quality concerns or production issues.
Follow safety, quality, and standard work requirements.