Manufacturing Technician - Wax Repair - 2nd shift

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Connecticut; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of aerospace components is seeking a candidate for the 2nd shift Wax Pattern Repair position in Groton, CT. This full-time role involves repairing wax patterns to ensure quality in the manufacturing process. The ideal candidate will possess manual dexterity, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or GED, along with some experience. This position offers a hands-on work environment with opportunities for skill development.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow written instructions and procedures.
• Requires excellent visual acuity and concentration.
• 3 months experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Perform all required pattern repair operations to eliminate defects.
• Use hand tools to smooth and blend joints and fixtures.
• Report defects indicating unusual operating conditions.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Education

HS or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

Job description details for a 2nd shift Wax Pattern Repair position in Groton, CT, within the Structurals division of Groton company, with on-site work and full-time employment.

Opportunity ID

18894

Company

Groton

Function

Operations

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position Type

Full Time

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. We insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth. In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Job Description

2nd shift position * 5% Shift Differential*

PURPOSE:

Under close supervision, is trained to identify common defects in wax patterns generated in the wax pattern injection process. Using prescribed procedures, performs repairs on wax patterns to acceptable quality to continue in the manufacturing process.

PURPOSE:

Under close supervision, is trained to identify common defects in wax patterns generated in the wax pattern injection process. Using prescribed procedures, performs repairs on wax patterns to acceptable quality to continue in the manufacturing process.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform all required pattern repair operations to eliminate flash, non-fills, air bubbles, core pulls, holes and cracks; smooth and scrape surfaces; blend contours and eliminate all surface defects or other irregularities as required.
• Use hand tools and exercise care to smooth and blend joints and fixtures, avoid damage through mishandling or dropping.
• Work involves a variety of hand operations requiring manual dexterity, concentration and care.
• Detect and report defects indicating unusual operating conditions to lead person for investigation and correction.
• Meet acceptable level of product throughput while maintaining quality standards.
• Maintain acceptable level of attendance.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follow safety regulations, practices and procedures.
• Perform a variety of other tasks, flexing in and out of main job, to perform work of equal or less complexity as assigned by supervisor to maintain production requirements in the plant.

Special Skills and Physical Requirements

• Ability to read and follow written instructions and procedures.
• Excellent eye to hand manual dexterity to perform intricate and exacting manual work on wax patterns.
• Requires excellent visual acuity, and concentration and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift objects up to 20 pounds on a regular basis.
• Manually repair wax patterns following established methods and procedures. Requires the use of some judgment to make routine repairs to surface sand features of a wide range of wax patterns and perform work effectively.
• Some physical effort using small hand tools, handling individual patterns, manipulating as necessary. Moves/lifts materials weighing 5-25 lbs.
• Continuous mental or visual attention in visually checking patterns for surface flaws, making repairs. Duties involve constant alertness and activity.

Reporting Relationships

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

Education and Experience

• HS or GED.
• Able to read, write, count, follow written/verbal instructions and established routines.
• 3 months experience

Legal and Compliance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including ITAR and EAR). To be qualified to work in this facility, a U.S. Person must supply evidence of qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder), or certain categories of asylees and refugees.