Production Wax Assembler SSBO

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SSBO in the United States seeks a Wax Assembly trainee to assemble wax patterns and gating components for investment casting. You will read technique cards, use torches and hand tools, and ensure dimensional accuracy. Training is provided on the job, with emphasis on safety and quality.

Typical duties include preparing components, inspecting assemblies, and supporting process improvements. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 125 pounds, with exposure to production

Qualifications

• Nine to twelve months of production wax assembly experience preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Basic knowledge of assembly techniques, methods, materials, fixturing and construction.
• Ability to follow and communicate complex written and verbal instructions, and to perform arithmetic calculations.
• Demonstrated high degree of manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing 30–50 pounds and occasionally up to 125 pounds.
• Ability to work in conditions with exposure to noise, fumes, crowding, awkward positions, abrasions, cuts, and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Assemble wax patterns and gating components using torches, hot pencils and hand tools.
• Weld gates into place and maintain dimensional integrity of multi-component patterns.
• Inspect assemblies during and after the process for defects and quality.
• Follow safety rules and operate equipment and tools safely.
• Support on-the-job training and adapt to production schedules.

Skills

Wax assembly

Manual dexterity

Read and follow instructions

Physical stamina

Tools

Torch

Hot pencil

Job description

Country: United States of America

State / County: Oregon

City: Clackamas

Division: Structurals

Company: SSBO

Function: Operations

Workplace Type: On-Site

Position type: Full Time

Opportunity ID: 23467

Job Description

Training Schedule: Tuesday - Friday 4:00am to 2:30pm

Work Schedule:Saturday - Monday, 3:00am to 3:15pm

MISSION:

To assemble moderately complex wax components including gating systems to produce mold forms to be invested.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

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 assembly steps of a moderately complex nature.

Assembly.

Objective: to accurately assemble multi-component patterns and maintain dimensional integrity.

Typical Activities:

• Assembles wax patterns and gating components by means of torch, hot pencils, and a variety of hand tools.
• Welds gates into place by means of torch or hot pencil.
• Assembles moderately complex patterns; occasionally uses assembly fixturing to maintain dimensional control and stability.
• Manipulates fixture/pattern components to remove configuration discrepancies and verify dimensional integrity.
• Smoothes and gauges the area around each assembly contact by means of hot pencil, torch or paint seal.
• Occasionally modifies gates by reshaping, splicing or reducing in order to obtain proper fit.
• Occasionally hand fabricates elementary gating from raw stock.
• Inspects assemblies during and after the assembly process for defects and quality.

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.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

TRAINING

• Training is provided on the job.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Nine to twelve months of production wax assembly experience preferred OR An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Basic knowledge of assembly techniques, methods, materials, fixturing and construction.
• Ability to follow and communicate complex written and verbal instructions, and to perform arithmetic calculations.
• Demonstrated high degree of 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, awkward physical positions, abrasions, cuts, and chemicals.

MAJOR PLANT DIFFERENCES:

• LSBO uses Production Wax Assembler B as a training position, and does not use level C Assemblers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.