Wax Injector (4th Shift)

Status: Hourly – 4th shift, 6:30am–6:30pm. Reports directly to Dept. 610 Supervisor / Wax Process Engineer. Location: Mentor, OH.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; may be substituted by experience.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as an operator in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous casting experience is a plus.
• Experience with miscellaneous hand tools, tables, racks, boxes, safety guidelines, feeds, grinders, inspection tools, etc.
• Experience with general gaging/calibration, calipers, height stand, bridge gage, etc.
• Understanding of general principles of fluid dynamics, flow, pressure, viscosity, etc.
• Strong attendance record and ability to work flexible hours.

Personal Characteristics

• Able to meet deadlines and be accountable for quality and quantity.
• Comfortable using a team approach to problem solving.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating professionally with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Perform all operations and operate equipment efficiently in making wax patterns to meet daily production quotas.
• Work with materials such as glue, nail polishes, car wax, china marker, propane torches, hot needle, hot plate, exacto knives, and dental tools.
• Assist engineering in producing quality patterns and keeping presses running within specification.
• Handle hazardous waste in accordance with Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and company policy.
• 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 and check quality on all patterns, gating, and sprues.
• Follow procedures and perform other duties as designated by the supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area; follow all safety rules.
• Run and supervise engineering trials, including wax parameters, pins, and cores.
• Perform wax press calibration checks and assist engineering in calibrating presses.
• Perform and record basic press inspections (seals, filters, oil, etc.).
• Ensure EP’s/SOP’s are correct and followed to reduce operator variability.
• Organize work area to optimize quality and throughput.
• Perform any additional responsibilities as required or assigned.