Production Gating Wax Assembler (Wax Center)

Precision Castparts; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts is seeking operators to assemble complex gating systems for mold forms, using torch and hot pencil methods. You will read technique cards, prepare patterns, and ensure high-quality assemblies through inspection during and after production.

Expect day and swing shifts Monday-Thursday, with hands-on fabrication responsibilities in a manufacturing setting. The role requires lifting 30-50 lbs, reading detailed instructions, and working in a noisy environment with exposure to

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

• Assemble complex gating systems.
• Welds gates into place by torch or hot pencil.
• Inspect assemblies during and after the assembly process to detect defects and ensure quality.
• Prepare patterns and gating components for start of assembly.
• Read and follow technique card assembly instructions detailing unique steps.

Skills

pattern gating techniques

communication

team collaboration

reading instructions

manual lifting 30-50 lbs

work in challenging environment

Job description

Opening needs: Day shift and Swing shift (Monday - Thursday) schedule.

Summary

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

Essential Functions

Preparation

to inspect patterns and determine assembly methods.

• 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

to accurately assemble complex gating systems.

• 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.

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.