Wax Injection Technician - Precision Casting

Precision Castparts Corp.; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in California is seeking a wax injection operator to set up and run wax injection machines and inspect patterns to meet visual and dimensional specs on technique cards.

You will handle measuring devices, perform quality checks, maintain records, and follow safety practices while contributing to plant goals. The role includes eligibility for quarterly bonus and annual time-off benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.
• May operate a wax extruding machine, fill and knock-out wax billets and alloy reclaimed wax; may use hand tools.
• 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.
• Maintains accurate records of work performed.
• Meets all production and quality standards; follows OPC’s and QCP’s.

Skills

English communication

Basic math

Measuring devices

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. in California is seeking a wax injection operator to set up and run wax injection machines and inspect patterns to meet visual and dimensional specs on technique cards.

You will handle measuring devices, perform quality checks, maintain records, and follow safety practices while contributing to plant goals. The role includes eligibility for quarterly bonus and annual time-off benefits.