Wax Injection Operator - Mold Casting Technician

Cla-Val Company; Costa Mesa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Griswold Industries in Costa Mesa, CA, is seeking a wax injection operator under general supervision to inject wax into molds and perform related duties.

Responsibilities include securing molds, heating wax, filling cylinders, injecting wax, cooling parts, delivering to setup rooms, and maintaining molds. Some experience in foundry or production operations, plus knowledge of safety practices, are needed.

Qualifications

• Some experience in foundry or production operations.
• Knowledge of hazards and risks.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures and emergency response procedures.

Responsibilities

• Secures molds from storage as directed by work order card by part and mold number.
• Obtains the wax as directed.
• Heats wax until it melts.
• Fills cylinders.
• Places mold in injection machine; injects wax.
• Opens mold and removes molded part.
• Dips molded part into cold water.
• Delivers parts to set-up rooms.
• Cleans and returns molds to storage.
• Cleans some parts with acid to disintegrate inside plastic as needed.
• Regular punctuality, attendance, and absence reporting in conformance with company policies.

Skills

Reading directions

Set controls & valves

Air guns & hand tools

Team collaboration

Job description

Griswold Industries in Costa Mesa, CA, is seeking a wax injection operator under general supervision to inject wax into molds and perform related duties.

Responsibilities include securing molds, heating wax, filling cylinders, injecting wax, cooling parts, delivering to setup rooms, and maintaining molds. Some experience in foundry or production operations, plus knowledge of safety practices, are needed.