Wax Mold Machine Operator — Growth & Quality Focus

Precision Castparts; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Portland, OR, is seeking an operator to set up and run molding machines to produce wax patterns and gating components of high quality. You will inspect, trim, and clean wax parts and train less experienced operators as assigned.

The role emphasizes safety and accuracy, with responsibilities including setting up dies, maintaining dies and inserts, replacing parts, and ensuring continuous production while meeting quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in wax molding operations or six to twelve months of competent performance in a mold/processing role.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow Technique Cards and load cards.
• Basic mathematical calculations: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and keep accurate records.
• Written language skills are required and essential.
• Physical ability to perform the job functions.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, disassembles, prepares and positions tooling dies for operation; changes die inserts as required.
• Operates mold machines and maintains dies to ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Removes wax parts from dies, inspects for defects and trims.
• Maintains proper wax supplies and ensures safe operation of equipment.
• Keeps dies and inserts clean during molding operations.
• Documents process modifications and completes logs and records.

Skills

Wax molding

Read specifications

Basic math

Independent work

Written English

Physical fitness

Tools

Mold Machines

Job description

Precision Castparts in Portland, OR, is seeking an operator to set up and run molding machines to produce wax patterns and gating components of high quality. You will inspect, trim, and clean wax parts and train less experienced operators as assigned.

The role emphasizes safety and accuracy, with responsibilities including setting up dies, maintaining dies and inserts, replacing parts, and ensuring continuous production while meeting quality standards.