Senior Mold Machine Operator - Complex Wax Casting

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Portland (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Portland, OR, seeks a senior Mold Machine Operator to operate all mold machines and specialize in producing complex wax patterns, soluble and gating parts, while maintaining quality and dimensional integrity under SOP guidelines.

You will assemble, adjust, and test tooling dies, set up machines, inspect wax parts, and ensure materials and safety practices are followed. Training is provided on the job with emphasis on teamwork and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Skill in wax molding operations and 18–24 months of competent Mold Machine Operator A duties.
• Or any equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow specifications on Technique Cards and load cards.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Ability to work alone with limited supervision.
• Written language skills required.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, monitors and controls mold machine functions.
• Keeps dies and/or inserts clean during molding operations.
• Removes wax parts from die, inspects for defects, and trims.
• Places on proper fixtures to maintain dimensional integrity of parts.
• Ensures proper wax supplies are maintained for mold operation.
• Ensures types of chillers and solubles are produced and available.
• Initiates and implements corrective actions for quality and tooling problems.
• Develops and assists in tech card creation.

Skills

Wax molding operations

Mold machine operation

Reading technique cards

Quality inspection

Basic math

Work with limited supervision

Education

Mold Operator training or equivalent

Tools

Mold machines

Forklift

Pry bars

Hand tools

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. in Portland, OR, seeks a senior Mold Machine Operator to operate all mold machines and specialize in producing complex wax patterns, soluble and gating parts, while maintaining quality and dimensional integrity under SOP guidelines.

You will assemble, adjust, and test tooling dies, set up machines, inspect wax parts, and ensure materials and safety practices are followed. Training is provided on the job with emphasis on teamwork and regulatory compliance.