Pattern Finisher SSBO

Precision Castparts; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts seeks a Wax Cleaner/Assembler to prepare patterns and soluble cores for pattern molding, wax weld components, and repair patterns to maintain dimensional accuracy.

Key duties include reading tech cards, assembling wax components, measuring with gauges, applying serial numbers, cleaning surfaces, and following safety rules while training less skilled staff. Training is provided on the job. This is a full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience to fully perform wax cleaning or wax assembling duties.

Responsibilities

• Assemble wax patterns and adjust dimensions.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Reading technical cards

Teamwork

Tools

Measuring gauges

Hand tools

Job description

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:30pm - 11:00pm

Purpose

To prepare patterns for assembly and to prepare soluble cores for pattern molding; wax welds multiple components using fixtures to maintain dimensional conformity; repairs wax patterns and soluble cores in accordance with quality standards.

Essential Job Functions

Pattern Finishing

Objective: to assemble pattern components and or make dimensional alterations to patterns.

Typical Activities

• Reads tech cards and engineering instructions.
• Assembles wax components into visually and dimensionally acceptable patterns; may use specialized fixturing.
• Modifies patterns or soluble cores using various hand tools and wax materials.
• Inspects modifications with special gauges and other measuring devises.
• Occasionally inserts ceramic cores in wax patterns and maintains dimensional integrity (TBO only).

Repair/Restoration

Objective: to fix broken or damaged patterns and soluble cores and restore to dimensionally acceptable condition.

Typical Activities

• Replaces broken features by wax welding fragments or by using other wax supplies to reconstruct missing areas.
• Fills voids and reforms damaged contours by attaching and shaping stock wax.

Cleaning

Objective: to work patterns and soluble core surfaces to meet visual inspection criteria.

Typical Activities

• Removes flash, mismatch and other surface positives using a variety of hand tools and materials.
• Fills or patches negatives using paint wax, melted stock wax, hot pencils and other tools and materials.
• Completes dimensional integrity restoration and plugging of holes per tech cards.
• Inspects work for compliance with quality standards.

Serialization

Objective: to identify patterns with specified serial pads and numbers.

Typical Activities

• Places sticky wax pads or stamps specified serial numbers directly into patterns, per tech cards.

Safety

Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.

Typical Activities

• Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• Identifies and reports safety problems.

PPE Requirements

• Safety Glasses and Steel Toe Shoes – all times
• Gloves, Long sleeves, Goggles and Mask – optional for soluble cleaning
• Maintains accurate records of work performed.
• Trains less skilled personnel as assigned.
• Performs other tasks as directed.

Training

Training is provided on the job.

Entry Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience to fully perform the duties of a Wax Cleaner or a Wax Assembler "C" (not at TBO) OR an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Working knowledge of cleaning techniques, methods, materials and tools and ability to use simple to moderately complex measuring devises and fixtures.
• Ability to follow complex written and verbal instructions.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift objects up to 35 pounds and use other lifting devices for any objects weighing more than 35 pounds.
• Ability to work in conditions which may include exposure to noise, fumes, crowding, abrasions, cuts, and chemicals.