Mold Machine Operator B (Wax Center)

Precision Castparts; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Portland, OR, is seeking a Wax Molder/Operator to run molding machines and produce high‑quality wax patterns and gating components. You will inspect, trim and clean wax parts as required, and maintain logs and records to document process changes.

The role requires the ability to read specs, follow technique cards, perform basic math, and work safely with various hand tools and mold equipment.

Qualifications

• Skill in wax molding operations evidenced by 3–6 months of competent performance in related roles.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow specifications on technique cards and procedures.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Ability to work alone with limited supervision.
• Written language skills required.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and positions tooling dies for operation; changes die inserts as required.
• Sets up, monitors, and controls mold machine functions.
• Keeps dies clean during molding operations.
• Removes wax parts from die, inspects for defects, and trims.
• Cleans wax parts as required.
• Completes logs and records; documents any modifications to process.
• Meets all production and quality standards.
• Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• May train less skilled operators as assigned.

Skills

Wax molding operations

Read and interpret specs

Mathematical calculations

Work independently

Tools

Pry bars

Side cutters

Mallets

Torches

Air nozzles

Air ratchet

Wrenches

Power drill

Flashlight

Hoist

Dental picks

Mold Machines

Job description

Opening needs:

Day shift (Mon-Thu), Swing shift (Mon-Thu), and Weekend shift (Fri-Sun).

MISSION:

To operate a variety of molding machines to produce moderately complex wax pattern and gating components of the highest quality.

To inspect, trim and clean wax parts as required.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Tooling Preparation

Objective: to accurately prepare tooling dies for operation.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assembles disassembles, prepares and positions tooling dies for operation; changes die inserts as required.
• Adds chills and soluble per tech cards.
• Removes and/or cleans tooling after operation.
• Mold Machine Operation

Objective: To operate moderately complex molding machines accurately and efficiently using technique cards and established setup procedures. To maintain dimensional integrity of product.

Essential Job Functions:

• Sets up, monitors, and controls mold machine functions.
• Keeps dies clean during molding operations.
• Removes wax parts from die, inspects for defects, and trims.
• Cleans wax parts as required.
• Completes logs and records; documents any modifications to process.
• Meets all production and quality standards.
• Safety
• Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• Identifies and reports safety problems.

OTHER (MARGINAL) ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• May train less skilled operators as assigned.
• Performs other tasks as directed.
• May be required to handle hazardous waste.

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY AND/OR TOOLS USED:

• Pry bars
• Side cutters and/or knives
• Mallets
• Torches and air nozzles
• Air ratchet
• Wrenches; allen and crescent
• Power drill
• Flashlight
• Hoist
• Dental picks
• Mold Machines

TRAINING:

• Training is provided on the job.
• May be required to complete Hazardous Waste Management Training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Skill in wax molding operations, as demonstrated by three to six months of competent performance in any wax molding utility, leach tank or core/gate cleaner positions is preferred OR any equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow specifications on Technique Cards, Process Control Procedures and other special instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Ability to work alone with limited supervision.
• Written language skills required.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.