Manufacturing Operator Wax Injector 3rd shift 10 Shift Differential

Schedule: Monday - Friday 10:30 PM 7:00 AM *Overtime Opportunities Available*

3rd Shift: 10% Shift Differential

Training Schedule: Trains on 1st shift

PURPOSE:

Under general supervision of Department Lead or Supervisor operates manual/automatic/semi automatic wax injection equipment to produce a variety of patterns in wax and dies generally supplied. Must be able to perform simple set ups injection pressures temperatures dwell time and other variables specified.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Works from established procedures and/or special instructions to assemble multi-section dies including soluble wax inlays or other inserts. Applies liquid and dry release agents and clamps as necessary. Positions assembled die and injects following established procedure. Disassembles die removes and checks pattern for completeness and correctness of injection in compliance with specified dimensions. Within accepted limits vary dwell injection pressure temperature or other factors as necessary to obtain acceptable pattern; notifies supervision of unusual condition. Chills dies as required to avoid overheating. Disposes of acceptable patterns as directed. Obtains own liquid and powdered release agents from storage areas.
• Detects and reports improper operation low work levels and any unusual conditions to proper supervision.
• Inspects parts using visual and dimensional techniques i.e. calipers straight edge etc. and sketches.
• Ability to dimensionally inspect parts using calipers straight edge sketches etc.
• Performs a variety of other duties and tasks of equal or less complexity as assigned by supervisor.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing and able to cross train and work in other areas/departments.
• Must be able to identify defects flash air bubbles parting lines sink negatives and core cracks.
• Demonstrate ability to sign off routers and other production required documentation.
• Must be able to repair air bubbles and remove flash.
• Maintains production standards with acceptable quality
• Must be able to set up all standard production dies.
• Requires the use of some judgment to assemble dies operate check work make ordinary machine adjustments to maintain tolerances perform other related duties requiring the making of minor decisions.
• Moderate physical effort handling and positioning dies assembling sections operating. Equivalent to frequently lifting/moving equipment. Material weighing 15-50 lb.
• Continuous mental or visual attention in handling dies checking work making adjustments operating and performing other related duties.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to the wax lead person and the wax supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Use ordinary arithmetic decimals and fractions. Work from shop orders; sketches. Uses specifications; calipers and gauges.