Wax Operator

Doncasters Group • Oxford, AL

53d • Onsite

About The Position

Doncasters we have an exciting opportunity for a Wax Operator to join our team
in Oxford, AL!

As a leading international manufacturer of specialist superalloys and
high-performance alloy components, we provide critical solutions to some of the
world’s most demanding industries, including aerospace, Industrial Gas Turbines,
automotive, medical, and other specialist sectors.

With a heritage spanning nearly 250 years, we’ve built a global reputation for
technical excellence, innovation, and engineering that performs where it matters
most. Today, we operate across 20 sites worldwide, employing almost 3,000
professionals. This includes engineers and production teams to HR, marketing,
and other support functions, who are united by a shared sense of purpose.

At Doncasters, we believe in doing things the right way. That means acting with
integrity, delivering with commitment, and working as one team to achieve more,
together. Whether you're developing precision-engineered components, running
world-class manufacturing operations, or supporting our people and processes,
your role is part of something much bigger.

Join us and contribute to a legacy built on performance, precision, and the
values that drive us forward - excellence, commitment, teamwork, and integrity.

Produce Wax replicas, inspect and mount finished parts in strict accordance with
Engineering and Customer specifications. Produce Wax replicas, inspect and mount
finished parts in strict accordance with Engineering and Customer
specifications.

Wax Operator 1 operates the Wax Injection machine to begin the process of
injecting melted wax into the die molds. Wax Injection machines have
settings; platen temperature, nozzle temperature, flow rate, and injection
pressure which may require adjusting in order to produce quality parts.  Some
dies open automatically and some have to be assembled and disassembled
manually.   All processes are in strict accordance with the Departmental
Operation Instructions, Router (Flow Sheet) and Customer Specifications.
Wax Operator I must inspect parts for defects smaller than 1/8” defects at
seams, air bubbles, and non-fill areas. The Operator must clean defected
areas in accordance with Engineering & Customer specifications.  Inspection
of completed parts and trees includes determining if parts are good and can
proceed to the next operation or if they do not meet criteria, parts must be
inspected and, if necessary, scraped by the Group Leader.
The Wax Operator I must mount the wax parts onto the trees in strict
accordance with the Departmental Operation Instructions, Router (Flow Sheet),
Customer Specifications and the mounting diagram. The mounting diagram
determines the tree type, parts per tree, and part positioning (or mounting)
on the tree.  Strict adherence to accuracy and uniformity is critical for
manufacturing quality parts throughout the production process.
Mold number, alloy and employee’s initials are to be printed on the inside of
the pour cup and trees are to be stamped (using metal lettering) with correct
alloy.

Properly record in the electronic production tracking system (EPICOR) the
progress and completion of jobs

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent hand/eye coordination.
• 20/20 vision, or corrected, required.
• Wax Operator 1 is an entry-level position.
• On-the-job training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
• NDT Inspector exam must be passed each year to perform the job
• Strict adherence to the Company Health & Safety policies at all times.
• Operator will wear PPE at all times.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in production positions preferred but not required
• Some manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Produce Wax replicas, inspect and mount finished parts in strict accordance with Engineering and Customer specifications.
• Operate the Wax Injection machine to begin the process of injecting melted wax into the die molds.
• Adjust Wax Injection machine settings; platen temperature, nozzle temperature, flow rate, and injection pressure in order to produce quality parts.
• Inspect parts for defects smaller than 1/8” defects at seams, air bubbles, and non-fill areas.
• Clean defected areas in accordance with Engineering & Customer specifications.
• Mount the wax parts onto the trees in strict accordance with the Departmental Operation Instructions, Router (Flow Sheet), Customer Specifications and the mounting diagram.
• Print mold number, alloy and employee’s initials on the inside of the pour cup and trees are to be stamped (using metal lettering) with correct alloy.
• Properly record in the electronic production tracking system (EPICOR) the progress and completion of jobs

Benefits

• An interesting and varied field to work in
• An environment where you can learn and grow through constant development opportunities
• PTO
• Competitive 401K
• Competitive medical insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees