Production Wax Assembler LPCT 816

Precision Castparts; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Portland, Oregon, seeks a pattern assembly technician to assemble complex segmented patterns in a dimensionally controlled fixture in preparation for the gating process.

You will inspect pattern components, read technique cards, plan assembly methods, and use torches and hand tools to ensure dimensional accuracy and quality throughout the process.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply pattern assembly techniques, methods, materials, fixturing and construction.
• Experience assembling wax patterns and/or pattern finishing.
• 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 30–50 pounds, occasionally up to 125 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to work in conditions with noise, fumes, crowding, awkward positions, abrasions, cuts, and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Pre-inspects pattern components and dimensional fixture prior to start of assembly.
• Reads and follows technique card assembly instructions, planning methods and selecting among assembly options.
• Assembles complex multi-component patterns to maintain dimensional integrity.
• Assembles patterns using torch, hot pencils and hand tools to maintain dimensional control.
• Manipulates components to resolve discrepancies and verify dimensional integrity.
• Develops modification code sheets when engineering requests deviations to standard assemblies.
• Inspects assemblies during and after assembly to detect defects and ensure quality.

Skills

Pattern assembly techniques

Teamwork / collaboration

Reading instructions

Communication

Manual handling (30-125 lbs)

Adverse work conditions awareness

Tools

Torch

Hand tools

Dimensional fixturing

Job description

Mission

To assemble complex segmented patterns in a dimensionally controlled fixture in preparation for the gating process.

Mission

To assemble complex segmented patterns in a dimensionally controlled fixture in preparation for the gating process.

Principal Accountabilities

• Preparation Objective: to inspect pattern components and dimensional fixture prior to loading.

Typical Activities

• Pre-inspects pattern and dimensional fixture 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 multi-component patterns to maintain dimensional integrity.

Typical Activities

• Assembles complex multi-component patterns by means of torch, hot pencils, and a variety of hand tools.
• Assembles complex patterns using full-time dimensional fixturing to maintain dimensional control and stability.
• Manipulates fixture/pattern components to remove configuration discrepancies and verify dimensional integrity.
• 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.

Entry Qualifications

• Ability to apply pattern assembly techniques, methods, materials, fixturing and construction.
• Experience assembling wax patterns and/or pattern finishing is preferred or the equivalent experience.
• 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 and occasionally up to one hundred twenty five pounds with assistance.
• Ability to work in conditions which may include exposure to noise, fumes, crowding, awkward physical positions, abrasions, cuts, and chemicals.