Wax Operator - Second Shift

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA • Greenfield, IN

8h • Onsite

About The Position

At Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers, the team manufactures boat propellers using an investment casting process, focusing on high-quality products while supporting teams and local communities through great careers in a safe, respectful, and innovative environment. The primary role of the wax operator is to build a wax pattern, forming the mold cavity where molten metal will be poured. This assembly, created by joining multiple wax patterns or operating a machine to build a one-piece pattern, replicates the desired part's design and ensures accurate replication of intricate details in the final metal casting.

Requirements

• High school diploma/ High School Equivalency
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
• Basic math, language, and reasoning ability
• Attention to detail
• Ability to read gauges pertaining to temperature and pressure
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to use basic hand tools
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions

Responsibilities

• Assemble wax patterns according to technical instructions, ensuring correct orientation and spacing
• Inspect wax patterns and assembled waxes for defects
• Visually inspect patterns and assembled waxes for defects
• Update and complete daily paperwork related to production and quality information
• Verify the results of assembly by inspecting your own work
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
• Assist with other tasks as needed, such as using wax extruding and base making injection machines
• Detect faulty operations, defective materials, and report any unusual conditions to leaders
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as, individually

Benefits

• Starting $17.50 per hour with potential for growth based on experience
• Attendance incentives are available up to $160 per two-week period
• Tuition assistance is available along with an internal training budget
• 12 paid holidays off per year on top of a generous vacation policy
• Work for a company that genuinely values work/life balance
• Medical with HSA options, Dental, and Vision starting first day of the month following date of hire
• Competitive 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED