Wax Injector

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Groton, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, operates manual, automatic, and semi-automatic wax injection equipment to produce the full range of wax patterns, components, and assemblies used in the investment casting process. Performs die setup, assembly, injection, inspection, repair, and finishing activities while ensuring compliance with established quality, safety, and production standards. Responsible for producing acceptable wax patterns using standard and complex dies, preparing ceramic cores for production use, and supporting continuous improvement through quality inspection, troubleshooting, training, and process optimization.

Requirements

Ability to set up and operate standard and complex wax injection dies and equipment.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and repair common wax pattern defects while maintaining established quality standards.
Ability to read and interpret shop orders, sketches, specifications, operation instructions, and production documentation.
Ability to use measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, gauges, rulers, and straight edges.
Basic computer skills with the ability to enter and retrieve production and inventory information.
Ability to exercise judgment when troubleshooting quality issues, making process adjustments, prioritizing work, and maintaining production flow.
Must be willing and able to cross-train and work in other departments as required.
Six months or more of manufacturing experience required.
Ability to utilize basic shop math including arithmetic, decimals, and fractions
Experience working from shop orders, specifications, sketches, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.

Nice To Haves

One year or more of wax injection, investment casting, or related manufacturing experience preferred
Experience using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, micrometers, and rulers preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate manual, automatic, and semi-automatic wax injection equipment to produce wax patterns and components used in the investment casting process
Assemble, set up, position, and disassemble standard and complex multi-section dies using established procedures and work instructions
Apply release agents, select appropriate process parameters, and adjust injection pressure, temperature, dwell time, and other variables within established limits to produce acceptable wax patterns
Inspect wax patterns using visual and dimensional inspection methods to verify compliance with quality and dimensional requirements
Identify defects including flash, air bubbles, parting lines, flow lines, sink, positives, negatives, and core cracks, and determine appropriate disposition or repair
Repair minor defects, remove flash, clean patterns, and perform pattern finishing activities as required
Prepare, inject, clean, inspect, and process ceramic cores and soluble cores as required
Perform die, tooling, and equipment setups for production and engineering requirements
Complete production paperwork, routers, inventory transactions, and other required documentation accurately and timely
Utilize computer systems to enter, retrieve, and maintain production information as required
Monitor equipment performance, perform routine maintenance activities, and report equipment malfunctions or unusual conditions to supervision
Meet or exceed established production standards while maintaining acceptable quality levels
Assist in training, mentoring, and supporting less experienced operators and cross-functional team members as needed
Cross-train and perform work in other departments or functional areas as business needs require
Perform other duties as assigned in support of production, quality, and operational objectives