Wax Injection Specialist - 2nd Shift

Precision Castparts Corp.; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a wax injector for the 2nd shift to produce high-quality wax patterns used in investment casting. The role requires reliable performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with prior casting or wax injection experience preferred.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical aptitude and can follow safety-focused production practices while supporting engineering and maintenance activities to ensure equipment performance and process consistency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing or production operator experience.
• Previous investment casting, foundry, or wax injection experience preferred.
• Experience using hand tools, inspection tools, racks, tables, boxes, and production equipment.
• Knowledge of measuring and gaging equipment, including calipers, height stands, and bridge gauges.
• Understanding of basic manufacturing principles, including flow characteristics, pressure, viscosity, and process control.
• Experience working in a safety-focused production environment.

Responsibilities

• Inject wax patterns, gates, and sprues using dies.
• Operate wax injection presses safely and efficiently.
• Maintain wax levels in presses and melting pots to support continuous production.
• Inspect patterns, gating systems, and sprues to ensure quality compliance.
• Clean plugs and perform routine wax preparation activities.
• Assist engineering and maintenance teams in maintaining equipment performance and process consistency.
• Conduct basic press inspections, including checks of seals, filters, oil levels, and other operating components.
• Support press calibration activities and assist with engineering validation efforts.
• Run and support engineering trials involving wax parameters, pins, cores, and process improvements.
• Ensure SOPs and engineering procedures are followed consistently.
• Organize work areas to maximize efficiency, throughput, quality, and safety.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection records as required.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe at all times.
• Follow all company safety policies, environmental requirements, and hazardous material handling procedures.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Production goals

Reliability

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Manufacturing experience accepted in lieu of education

Tools

Hand tools

Inspection tools

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a wax injector for the 2nd shift to produce high-quality wax patterns used in investment casting. The role requires reliable performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with prior casting or wax injection experience preferred.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical aptitude and can follow safety-focused production practices while supporting engineering and maintenance activities to ensure equipment performance and process consistency.