Wax Injection Operator - Level 1 (2nd Shift)

Precision Castparts; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts seeks a Wax Injection Operator to set up and run wax injection equipment, ensuring patterns meet visual and dimensional specs per technique cards. You will inspect parts, maintain production records, and follow strict safety and quality guidelines.

You should be comfortable reading instructions, performing basic math, and using precision measuring tools to verify tolerances. This is a hands-on role in a manufacturing environment requiring good coordination.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• JBS: Read and follow technique cards and code sheets.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to use measuring devices and fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate wax injection machines to produce wax patterns.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of patterns per part grade levels.
• Maintain accurate production records and meet quality standards.
• Follow established safety and housekeeping practices.
• Assist with tool checks and basic maintenance as needed.

Skills

English communication

Eye-hand coordination

Instruction comprehension

Math calculations

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Job description

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.

Qualification

• 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.