Wax Injection Operator - Level 1 (2nd Shift)

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking an On-Site Wax Injection Operator in San Leandro, CA. The role involves setting up and operating wax injection machines to produce wax patterns that meet dimensional specs, while adhering to safety and housekeeping standards.

You will inspect patterns with basic measuring tools, maintain production records, and ensure quality aligns with OPCs and QCPs. The position offers full-time, on-site employment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to use measuring devices and fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate wax injection machines to create wax patterns.
• Follow safety and housekeeping practices to maintain quality.
• Inspect patterns visually and dimensionally using micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.
• Maintain records of work performed and meet production and quality standards.

Skills

English communication

Basic math

Measuring devices

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

On-Site

Full Time

San Leandro

California

United States of America

Objective: To set up and operate wax injection machines to make wax patterns conforming to visual and dimensional specifications on technique cards.

Essential Job Functions

• Follow established housekeeping and safety practices to maintain the quality of the work environment under general supervision.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of patterns per part grade levels. May use such measuring devices as micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.
• Work is subject to final inspection and check.
• May operate a wax extruding machine, fill and knock-out wax billets and alloy reclaimed wax. May use hand tools of various types.
• Adjusts equipment to obtain optimum running condition.
• Disassembles tooling to visually check for tool damage such as burrs, nicks, cuts, scratches, gouges, metal fatigue and cracks.
• Inspects own parts for surface distortion and imperfections such as flow lines, air traps, bubbles, cracks, breaks, sinks, excess flash, non-fill and porous condition.
• Must demonstrate good eye hand coordination.
• Performs all other work deemed necessary to meet Plant goals.
• Maintains accurate records of work performed.
• Meets all production and quality standards. Follows set OPC's and QCP's.
• All other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, read, follow and interpret instructions on technique cards, code sheets as well as other verbal or written instructions normally acquired by completing high school.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to use simple to moderately complex measuring devices and fixtures.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

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.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $22.00 to $25.25 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors.

• For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter.
• Employees will receive 80 hours paid time off every year.
• Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays.
• Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.

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.