Wax Assembler

Precision CastParts; Redmond (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Starting Pay & Quarterly 1

Regular Performance Reviews

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Great 401(k) Program

3 or 4-Day Workweeks

No Mandatory OT, but usually offered!

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC Schlosser) is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to build and prep precision wax pattern assemblies for aerospace components, using hand tools and a wax casting process.

No prior wax assembly experience is required as comprehensive training is provided; candidates with manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication backgrounds will fit well. Expect steady, detail-oriented work contributing to high-quality products.

Qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing background preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and precision.
• Ability to learn manufacturing processes and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Clean, trim, shape, and prepare wax patterns using handheld tools and specialized materials.
• Follow detailed work instructions, manufacturing procedures, and production standards.
• Assemble precision components to create wax pattern assemblies.
• Perform visual inspections and quality checks to identify defects and ensure product compliance.
• Accurately handle small parts and components in a production environment.
• Maintain quality, productivity, and safety standards throughout the manufacturing process.
• Keep workstations organized, clean, and production-ready.
• Collaborate with team members to review assemblies and maintain product quality.
• Support engineering and process changes as new products and improvements are introduced.
• Assist with training and mentoring new employees as skills develop.
• Work from drawings, photographs, work instructions, and production documentation.
• Follow all safety procedures and properly use required equipment and PPE.
• Identify and report safety concerns and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support production goals and contribute to on-time delivery performance.
• Perform other manufacturing and production-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Ability to follow instructions

Team collaboration

Quality inspection

Small parts handling

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools proficiency

Job description

• Competitive Starting Pay & Quarterly Bonuses
• Regular Performance Reviews
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Great 401(k) Program
• 3 or 4-Day Workweeks
• No Mandatory OT, but usually offered!

At PCC Schlosser, we're building the titanium components that help aircraft soar, engines perform, and advanced technologies come to life, and we want you on our team. If you're looking for a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment where your skills grow, your ideas matter, and your work truly makes an impact, this is the place to be.

Our team enjoys a supportive workplace, a 3 or 4-day workweek, competitive pay and benefits, quarterly bonuses, and opportunities for advancement. If you take pride in precision work, enjoy building things with your hands, and want a career in aerospace manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

If you enjoy hands-on work, assembly, production, and creating high-quality products, you'll feel right at home here. As a Manufacturing Technician, you'll build and prepare precision wax pattern assemblies that serve as the foundation for aerospace and industrial components produced through our investment casting process.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with backgrounds in manufacturing, production, assembly, fabrication, quality inspection, warehouse operations, machine operation, or other skilled trades. No previous wax assembly experience is required. We provide comprehensive training.

This is steady, detail-oriented work where you'll see the results of your efforts every day while contributing to products used throughout the aerospace industry.

What You'll Do

• Clean, trim, shape, and prepare wax patterns using handheld tools and specialized materials
• Follow detailed work instructions, manufacturing procedures, and production standards
• Assemble precision components to create wax pattern assemblies
• Perform visual inspections and quality checks to identify defects and ensure product compliance
• Accurately handle small parts and components in a production environment
• Maintain quality, productivity, and safety standards throughout the manufacturing process
• Keep workstations organized, clean, and production-ready
• Collaborate with team members to review assemblies and maintain product quality
• Support engineering and process changes as new products and improvements are introduced
• Assist with training and mentoring new employees as skills develop
• Work from drawings, photographs, work instructions, and production documentation
• Follow all safety procedures and properly use required equipment and PPE
• Identify and report safety concerns and opportunities for continuous improvement
• Support production goals and contribute to on-time delivery performance
• Perform other manufacturing and production-related duties as assigned

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Ability to follow written instructions, work procedures, and verbal directions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Willingness to learn manufacturing processes and safety requirements
• Good hand-eye coordination and comfort working with small, intricate parts
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with hand tools
• Patience, focus, and consistency when performing repetitive precision work
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Ability to identify very small defects (as small as .010")
• Ability to measure accurately within 1/16"