Wax Injector (3rd Shift)

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Mentor, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wax Injection Technician must be able to perform all operations and operate equipment efficiently in making wax patterns. Production of high quantity /quality parts is required with daily production quota established, works with glue, nail polishes, car wax, china marker, propane torches, hot needle, hot plate, exacto knives, and dental tools. Assist engineering in producing quality patterns. Assist engineering/maintenance on keeping presses running and within spec.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year experience as an operator in a manufacturing environment.
Must have experience with misc. hand tools, tables, racks, boxes, safety guidelines, feeds, grinders, inspection tools, etc.
Must have experience with general gaging/calibration, calipers, height stand, bridge gage, etc.
Must understand general principals of fluid dynamics, flow, pressure, viscosity, etc.
Able to meet deadlines and be accountable for quality/ quantity.
Able to work flexible hours with a history of dependability as demonstrated with strong attendance record.
Comfortable using a team approach to problem solving.
Have strong sense of urgency.
Individual must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, clients, co-workers and supervisors.
Incumbent must handle hazardous waste in accordance with the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and company policy.

Nice To Haves

Previous casting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Inject all wax patterns, gates and sprues (light and heavy dies).
Keep wax injection presses and melting pots filled with wax at all times.
Clean plugs.
Check quality on all patterns, gating and sprues.
Follow procedures.
Perform other duties as are designated by the supervisor.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, clients, co-workers and supervisors.
Keeps work area clean, orderly and in a safe working condition.
Follow all safety rules.
Run / supervise engineering trials, wax parameters, pins, cores etc.
Run wax press calibration checks, assist engineering in calibrating presses.
Perform and record basic press inspections, seals, filters, oil, etc.
Ensure EP’s/SOP’s are correct and followed, reduce operator variability.
Organize work area to optimize quality and throughput.
Any and all additional responsibilities as required or assigned.