Wax Tech - Plastic

Stuller, Inc.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 19,286,400 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Stuller, Inc. is seeking a Wax Technician - Plastic in Lafayette, LA to efficiently produce high-quality plastic patterns for the lost-wax casting process.

You will use handheld tools and plastic injection machines, inspect patterns for flaws, and hand off to the next step in the process. The role emphasizes manual dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to work with consistent precision in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Reliable team player with strong communication skills.
• Ability to maintain excellent numerical accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in tasks requiring manual dexterity and close-range detail observation.
• Proficient eyesight capable of detecting minor flaws.
• Flexibility with hours.
• Able to sit for your work shift and perform repetitious production tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process fill lines for specific order requirements for count, size, & color while maintaining efficiency.
• Inspect injected patterns to ensure the highest quality part for the casting process.
• Inspect parts for quality issues or imperfections.
• Perform manual paper processing operations necessary to fulfill daily work operations.
• Use a series of metal molds to produce duplicate plastic patterns of a specific series number using a plastic injecting machine.
• Complete computer-based training periodically.
• Monitor emails to attain and communicate important information.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Numerical accuracy

Manual dexterity

Vision accuracy

Flexible hours

Repetitive tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brief Description
Join our Manufacturing team — production, assembly, operation of equipment, and more — and help us deliver an unmatched selection of products made with quality materials and workmanship. The Wax team creates and refines high-quality wax patterns for the lost-wax casting process. They use a variety of handheld tools, similar to dental instruments, to shape wax and plastic injections from molds. They will inspect the quality of pieces and remove any flaws from the patterns. The separate wax and plastic pieces are combined onto a common sprue rod to create a tree-like structure also used in the lost-wax casting process.

Brief Description
Join our Manufacturing team — production, assembly, operation of equipment, and more — and help us deliver an unmatched selection of products made with quality materials and workmanship. The Wax team creates and refines high-quality wax patterns for the lost-wax casting process. They use a variety of handheld tools, similar to dental instruments, to shape wax and plastic injections from molds. They will inspect the quality of pieces and remove any flaws from the patterns. The separate wax and plastic pieces are combined onto a common sprue rod to create a tree-like structure also used in the lost-wax casting process.
The role of a Wax Technician - Plastic is to efficiently produce plastic patterns of the highest quality possible to be used for the lost wax casting process. To accomplish this, you will be using a variety of handheld tools. You will create the wax pattern by using a plastic injection machine and metal molds. Then, you will inspect the quality of the plastic injection and hand it off to the next step in the process.

Key Responsibilities

• Process fill lines for specific order requirements for count, size, & color while maintaining efficiency
• Inspect injected patterns to ensure the highest quality part for the casting process
• Inspect parts for quality issues or imperfections
• Perform manual paper processing operations necessary to fulfill daily work operations
• Use a series of metal molds to produce duplicate plastic patterns of a specific series number using a plastic injecting machine
• Complete computer-based training periodically.
• Monitor emails to attain and communicate important information.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Reliable team player with strong communication skills
• Ability to maintain excellent numerical accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in tasks requiring manual dexterity and close-range detail observation
• Proficient eyesight capable of detecting minor flaws
• Flexibility with hours
• Able to sit for your work shift and perform repetitious production tasks

Summary

Stuller is the jewelry industry's largest manufacturer, supplier, and technology developer in North America. With a customer base spanning the globe, we serve jewelry professionals through an unmatched selection of quality products, expert and friendly service, and the fastest delivery. We are powered by our employees, their creativity, their energy, and their commitment to creating exceptional experiences.
We are committed to our employees' comprehensive health and happiness. Our award-winning wellness initiatives and benefits help Stuller to stand out as one of the top employers in Louisiana. Learn more about our benefits by clicking here.