Pattern Finisher (Wax Center)

Precision Castparts; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Portland, OR is seeking a Wax Cleaner/Assembler to prepare patterns for assembly, repair wax patterns, and maintain dimensional conformity using fixtures and hand tools.

You will read techcards and engineering instructions, assemble wax components, modify patterns, inspect with gauges, and ensure quality and safety standards. The role involves lifting 30–125 lb and working in a production environment; training is provided.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to follow complex written instructions.
• Good manual dexterity for handling wax patterns and tools.
• Familiarity with measurement gauges and inspection processes.
• Ability to lift and maneuver heavy parts (30–125 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Reads techcards and engineering instructions.
• Assembles wax components into patterns using fixtures.
• Modifies patterns or soluble cores with hand tools and wax materials.
• Inspects modifications with gauges and measuring devises.
• Inserts ceramic cores and maintains dimensional integrity as needed.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Reading techcards

Measuring gauges

Safety awareness

Lifting heavy objects

Job description

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.

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.

• Reads techcards 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.

• 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 soluable core surfaces to meet visual inspection criteria.

• 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 techcards.
• Inspects work for compliance with quality standards.

SERIALIZATION

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

• Places sticky wax pads or stamps specified serial numbers directly into patterns, per techcards

Safety

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

• 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 soluable cleaning
• Maintains accurate records of work performed.
• Trains less skilled personnel as assigned.
• Performs other tasks as directed.

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 and/or maneuver objects weighing thirty to fifty pounds and occasionally up to one hundred twenty five pounds.
• Ability to work in conditions which may include exposure to noise, fumes, crowding, abrasions, cuts, and chemicals.