Injector

Cla-Val Company; Costa Mesa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Griswold Industries in Costa Mesa, CA, is seeking a wax injection operator under general supervision to inject wax into molds and perform related duties.

Responsibilities include securing molds, heating wax, filling cylinders, injecting wax, cooling parts, delivering to setup rooms, and maintaining molds. Some experience in foundry or production operations, plus knowledge of safety practices, are needed.

Qualifications

• Some experience in foundry or production operations.
• Knowledge of hazards and risks.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures and emergency response procedures.

Responsibilities

• Secures molds from storage as directed by work order card by part and mold number.
• Obtains the wax as directed.
• Heats wax until it melts.
• Fills cylinders.
• Places mold in injection machine; injects wax.
• Opens mold and removes molded part.
• Dips molded part into cold water.
• Delivers parts to set-up rooms.
• Cleans and returns molds to storage.
• Cleans some parts with acid to disintegrate inside plastic as needed.
• Regular punctuality, attendance, and absence reporting in conformance with company policies.

Skills

Reading directions

Set controls & valves

Air guns & hand tools

Team collaboration

Job description

Griswold Industries - 1701 Placentia Ave, 1701 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Applicants are considered for positions within the company without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, marital or parental status, medical condition unrelated to the person’s ability to perform the job, pregnancy, genetic information, political affiliation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon your successful completion of a pre-employment substance abuse and physical screening, verification of documents pertaining to your right to work in the United States using E-VERIFY, and completion of required employment documents

GRISWOLD INDUSTRIES

GRISWOLD CASTINGS

Job Description

JOB DIMENSIONS

Job Summary

Under general supervision, injects wax into molds; and performs related duties as assigned.

Reports to

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Secures molds from storage as directed by work order card by part and mold number;
• Obtains the wax as directed;
• Heats wax until it melts;
• Fills cylinders;
• Places mold in injection machine; injects wax;
• Opens mold and removes molded part;
• Dip molded part into cold water;
• Delivers parts to set-up rooms;
• Cleans and returns molds to storage;
• Cleans some parts with acid to disintegrate inside plastic as needed;
• Regular punctuality, attendance, and absence reporting in conformance with company policies is essential to the successful performance of this position; and
• Fully comply with company rules, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure safe and effective operations.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

Any combination equivalent of, but not limited to, the following:

Experience/Training/Education

Some experience in foundry or production operations; knowledge of hazards and risks

and emergency response procedures; and knowledge of safety practices and procedures.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read and understand directions;
• Ability to set controls and valves as directed;
• Ability to use air guns and basic hand tools; and
• Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers and related departments.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use safety gear as required;
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, stretch, lift, and carry weights and materials weighing 50 pounds or less
• Ability to move heavier objects with the assistance of co-workers or mechanical devices:
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job, as defined;
• Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.

Special Requirements

None.

Griswold Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer - BY CHOICE
Griswold Industry’s VEVRAA AAP is available to any employee or applicants for employment to inspect upon request. The AAP is available for inspection in the Human Resources office, located at 860 W. 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, between the hours of 7:00am and 2:00pm, Monday through Friday, with the exception of holidays and shutdown periods.

The pay range represents the low and high ends of the salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this position at the time of posting. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, education, skills, qualifications, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Griswold Industries - 1701 Placentia Ave, 1701 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, California, United States of America