Wax Injector (2nd Shift)

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Reynolds (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. seeks a meticulous Wax Injector for our 2nd shift in the Mentor/Painesville area. You will produce high-quality wax patterns for investment casting while ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are met.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing experience, mechanical aptitude, and a focus on teamwork and accuracy in a fast-paced setting. Prior wax injection or foundry exposure is a plus, with a strong emphasis on process control and equipment upkeep.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Background in investment casting, foundry, or wax injection is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inject wax patterns, gates, and sprues using dies.
• Operate wax injection presses and related equipment safely.
• Maintain wax levels in presses and melting pots for continuous production.
• Inspect patterns, gating systems, and sprues for quality compliance.
• Clean plugs and perform routine wax preparation tasks.
• Assist engineering and maintenance teams to maintain equipment performance.
• Conduct basic press inspections (seals, filters, oil, components).
• Support press calibration activities and engineering validation efforts.
• Run engineering trials involving wax parameters and process improvements.
• Follow SOPs and engineering procedures consistently.
• Keep work areas organized, maximize efficiency, and maintain safety.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Measuring tools

Job description

Country: United States of America

State / County: Ohio

City: Mentor

Division: Airfoils

Company: Mentor/Painesville

Function: Operations

Workplace Type: On-Site

Position type: Full Time

Opportunity ID: 22424

Wax Injector (2nd Shift)

Location: Painesville, OH

Shift: 2nd Shift | 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Status: Hourly

Reports To: Department 610 Supervisor / Wax Process Engineer

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Wax Injector to join our manufacturing team on 2nd shift. In this role, you will be responsible for producing high-quality wax patterns used in the investment casting process while ensuring production goals, quality standards, and safety requirements are met.

The ideal candidate is dependable, quality-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Previous casting or wax injection experience is a plus, but candidates with strong manufacturing experience and mechanical aptitude are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Relevant manufacturing experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements.

Experience

• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Inject wax patterns, gates, and sprues using both light and heavy dies.
• Operate wax injection presses and related equipment efficiently and safely.
• Maintain wax levels in presses and melting pots to support continuous production.
• Inspect patterns, gating systems, and sprues to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• 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 standard operating procedures (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.

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to meet production goals and deadlines.
• Reliable attendance and proven dependability.
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace.

Physical & Working Environment

• Regular standing, walking, bending, and lifting in a manufacturing environment.
• Frequent use of hand tools and inspection equipment.
• Exposure to wax injection equipment, heated materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Why Join Us?

Join a team that values quality, teamwork, continuous improvement, and craftsmanship. This role offers the opportunity to build specialized skills in the investment casting industry while contributing to the production of high-quality aerospace and industrial components.

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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.

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.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.