Production Gating Wax Assembler LPCS

About the role

To assemble complex gating systems in a varied and non-repetitive fashion to produce mold forms to be invested.

Responsibilities

• Pre-inspects pattern and gating components prior to start of assembly.
• Reads and follows technique card assembly instructions, which describe numerous unique assembly steps of a complex nature; plans the methods for completing a given assignment and selects among alternative assembly methods.
• Assembles complex gating systems by means of torch, hot pencils, and a variety of hand tools.
• Welds gates into place by means of torch or hot pencil.
• Smoothes and gauges the area around each assembly contact by means of hot pencil, torch or paint seal.
• Modifies gates by reshaping, splicing, reducing, or building up in order to obtain proper fit.
• Hand fabricates elementary gating from raw stock.
• Possibly develops code sheets for engineering-requested modifications or deviations to standard assemblies.
• Inspects assemblies during and after the assembly process to detect defects and ensure quality.
• Adhere to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• Identifies and reports safety problems.

Requirements

• Ability to apply pattern gating assembly techniques, methods, materials, fixturing and construction.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with others.
• Ability to work in a team environment and promote team development.
• Ability to read and follow complex written instructions.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing thirty to fifty pounds.
• Ability to work in conditions which may include exposure to noise, fumes, crowding, awkward physical positions, abrasions, cuts, and chemicals.