Production Gating Wax Assembler LPCS

Precision Castparts; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts is seeking a skilled assembler to construct complex gating systems used in mold forms. You will read technique cards, select assembly methods, and perform fabricating tasks with torches and hand tools.

You will inspect assemblies for defects, adhere to safety rules, and work in a team to meet production goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply pattern gating assembly techniques, methods, materials, fixturing and construction.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with others.
• Ability to work in a team environment and promote team development.
• Ability to read and follow complex written instructions.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing thirty to fifty pounds.
• Ability to work in conditions which may include exposure to noise, fumes, crowding, awkward physical positions, abrasions, cuts, and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Assembles complex gating systems by means of torch, hot pencils, and a variety of hand tools.
• Welds gates into place by means of torch or hot pencil.
• Inspects assemblies during and after the assembly process to detect defects and ensure quality.
• Modifies gates by reshaping, splicing, reducing, or building up in order to obtain proper fit.
• Hand fabricates elementary gating from raw stock.
• Possibly develops code sheets for engineering-requested modifications or deviations to standard assemblies.

Skills

Pattern gating assembly

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Effective communication

Manual dexterity

Tools

Torch

Hot pencil

Hand tools

Gauges

Job description

MISSION: To assemble complex gating systems in a varied and non-repetitive fashion to produce mold forms to be invested.

Principal Account Abilities:

• Preparation

Objective: to inspect patterns and determine assembly methods.

Typical Activities:

• Pre-inspects pattern and gating components prior to start of assembly.
• Reads and follows technique card assembly instructions, which describe numerous unique assembly steps of a complex nature; plans the methods for completing a given assignment and selects among alternative assembly methods.
• Assembly

Objective: to accurately assemble complex gating systems.

Typical Activities:

• Assembles complex gating systems by means of torch, hot pencils, and a variety of hand tools.
• Welds gates into place by means of torch or hot pencil.
• Smoothes and gauges the area around each assembly contact by means of hot pencil, torch or paint seal.
• Modifies gates by reshaping, splicing, reducing, or building up in order to obtain proper fit.
• Hand fabricates elementary gating from raw stock.
• Possibly develops code sheets for engineering-requested modifications or deviations to standard assemblies.
• Inspects assemblies during and after the assembly process to detect defects and ensure quality.
• Safety

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

Typical Activities:

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

Entry Qualifications:

Performs other duties as directed.

• Ability to apply pattern gating assembly techniques, methods, materials, fixturing and construction.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with others.
• Ability to work in a team environment and promote team development.
• Ability to read and follow complex written instructions.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing thirty to fifty pounds.
• Ability to work in conditions which may include exposure to noise, fumes, crowding, awkward physical positions, abrasions, cuts, and chemicals.