Wax Inspector 2nd Shift

O'Fallon Casting; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Fallon Casting is seeking a Senior Wax Inspector to perform wax pattern rework requiring great manual dexterity and close visual attention on complex, thin-walled castings.

Under supervision, you will follow safety requirements, receive daily assignments, inspect patterns for defects and repair as necessary, and maintain records in company software. Prior experience as a Wax Injection Operator and strong manual dexterity are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years satisfactory experience as a Wax Injection Operator or equivalent.
• Must possess good manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety requirements as posted on the job safety card.
• Receive daily work assignments from the department supervisor or group leader.
• Visually inspect wax patterns for defects (cracks, chips, flow lines, lettering, distortion) and repair as necessary with extreme care.
• Notify supervisor or group leader of recurring problems.
• Maintain labor vouchers and records, and enter information into company software accurately.
• Work in citric acid area and ensure removal of soluble wax in leaching operations.
• Check internal passageways in wax patterns for defects and verify removal of soluble wax with boroscope.
• Dispose of spent citric acid and prepare new leach bath per quality procedure 00-702-11.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Attend lockout/tagout and hazardous material/waste handling training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Tools

Dental tools

Air hose

Straight edge

Inspection mirrors

Boroscope

Job description

Primary Function

Perform wax pattern rework requiring great manual dexterity and very close visual attention on complex,

Perform wax pattern rework requiring great manual dexterity and very close visual attention on complex, thin walled castings.

Tools And Equipment

Dental tools, air hose, straight edge, actrel, inspection mirrors, patching wax, storage racks, boroscope, etc.

Material

Petroleum based waxes, die lubricants and cleaners, rework tools, scotchbrite pads, citric acid, etc.

Direction Of Others

May be required to give guidance and instruction to Wax department employees.

Working Procedure

Under the guidance and supervision of department supervisor and the group leader, the Senior Wax Inspector.

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE USUAL MAJOR JOB DUTIES BUT THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF

Other Duties By The Incumbent.

• 1 Shall follow all of the safety requirements as posted on the job safety card.
• 2 Shall receive daily work assignments from the department supervisor or the department group leader.
• 3 Shall consistently follow all applicable work instructions.
• 4 Shall, in conformance with the wax instructions, visually inspect wax patterns for unacceptable defects, such as cracks, chips, flow lines, lettering, distortion, and repairing as necessary, using extreme care to avoid further damage to the pattern, etc.,
• 5 Shall notify the department supervisor or group leader of any recurring problems, or problems that can't be readily resolved.
• 6 Shall maintain all labor vouchers, records and files in a clean and orderly condition, and enter all required information into the Company software in an accurate and timely manner.
• 7 Shall work citric acid area by putting waxes containing solubles into the citric tanks and removing same after the acid leaching is complete, carefully inspecting waxes for soluble removal.
• 8 Shall check internal passageways in wax patterns for wax defects, and also verify that soluble wax was removed in the leaching operation using a boroscope.
• 9 Shall dispose of spent citric acid and prepare new leach bath per quality procedure 00-702-11
• 10 Shall maintain the work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• 11 Shall attend and successfully complete lockout / tagout training classes.
• 12 Shall attend and successfully complete hazardous material / waste handling classes.
• 13 Shall perform other duties as assigned.

Special Skills Required

Requires a minimum of three years satisfactory experience as a Wax Injection Operator or equivalent experience.

Must possess good manual dexterity.