Wax Operator

Doncasters; Oxford (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Competitive 401K

Competitive medical insurance

Job summary

Doncasters in Oxford, AL is seeking a Wax Operator to support our investment casting team. You'll handle wax molds, assist with setup, inspection, and pattern preparation, and learn our standards to meet customer specs on time.

This role offers hands-on fabrication experience in a global manufacturing environment with opportunities to grow through continuous development and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to read and follow written instructions.
• Comfortable with hands-on assembly and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Inspect wax patterns for defects and ensure quality.
• Remove wax and trim excess material.
• Assist with molding and assembly processes.

Skills

Similar position

Manufacturing experience

Instruction following

Job description

Do you want to learn a new skill or develop a skill you already have? Do you want to help us continue turning metals into motion?

At Doncasters we have an exciting opportunity for a Wax Operator to join our team in Oxford!

Did you know that every time you take a flight, drive somewhere, or switch on a light, there’s a chance Doncasters played a part in making that happen?

As a leading international manufacturer of specialist superalloys and high-performance alloy components, we provide critical solutions to some of the world’s most demanding industries, including aerospace, Industrial Gas Turbines, automotive, medical, and other specialist sectors.

With a heritage spanning nearly 250 years, we’ve built a global reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and engineering that performs where it matters most. Today, we operate across 20 sites worldwide, employing almost 3,000 professionals. This includes engineers and production teams to HR, marketing, and other support functions, who are united by a shared sense of purpose.

At Doncasters, we believe in doing things the right way. That means acting with integrity, delivering with commitment, and working as one team to achieve more, together. Whether you're developing precision-engineered components, running world-class manufacturing operations, or supporting our people and processes, your role is part of something much bigger.

Join us and contribute to a legacy built on performance, precision, and the values that drive us forward - excellence, commitment, teamwork, and integrity.

What we can offer you:

• An interesting and varied field to work in
• An environment where you can learn and grow through constant development opportunities
• PTO
• Competitive 401K
• Competitive medical insurance

The Role:

Wax Operator- As a Wax Operator, you will assist the plant by using your hands on skills in assembling, inspecting, and training on Wax Molds.You will need to learn and understand the products, equipment set-up, follow specific operating procedures and interpret the results of your work. You will be working alongside the team to Handles wax parts and metal dies to mount and clean Wax and metal parts. All tasks must be completed in strict accordance with the Investment Casting Standards and Engineering Specifications to meet customer criteria in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Inspect wax patterns for defects, including cracks, air pockets, warping, and incomplete fills.

Remove wax patterns from molds carefully to prevent damage.

Trim excess wax and perform minor repairs to ensure patterns meet quality standards.

Interested?

If you have any of the below skills, we would love to talk to you about your next career move:

• Previous experience within a similar position
• Manufacturing experience
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Equal opportunities:Doncasters is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability- physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail] .