Wax Technician

Crucial Link; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

PTO

Paid holidays

Group medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Crucial Link in Louisville, KY is seeking a Wax Technician to join a fast-paced wax department. You will manage molten wax, build hollow replicas, and work with a range of dental tools and measuring devices to meet quality standards.

The role requires following production schedules, maintaining safety, and supporting related departments as needed. Benefits are offered after full-time hire, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must pass Pulmonary Function Test.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Motivated self-starter with ability to work independently.
• Ability to follow written and spoken work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Wax Pouring & Slushing to mold wax into hollow replicas.
• Wax Spruing: attach gates, runners, vents for proper flow.
• Mold Disassembly without distorting forms.
• Wax Chasing & Repair to fix imperfections.
• Quality Control to ensure uniform wax builds.
• Regular contact with molten wax, molds, and heat tools.
• Use measuring equipment like tape measures and calipers.
• Handle hand tools including dental tools and loop tools.
• Check parts for accuracy and meet client specs.
• Maintain clean, organized workspace.
• Stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Instruction following

Physical stamina

Tools

Tape measure

Calipers

Dental tools

Soldering irons

Job description

WAX TECHNICIAN

Location: Louisville, KY.

Pay: $17-21/hr depending on experience and skill

JobType: Full time

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Other things to note: No PTO or Paid holidays& n o Overtimetill directly hired by Company.

Summary:

Will work in our wax department being a part of a fast-paced team environment. This department is responsible for some of the initial steps necessary for producing unique pieces of art for artists around the country and across the world. This position will occasionally be needed to help in related departments and the desire is to cross train. The role requires following daily production schedules and adhering to quality standards The Wax department is an air conditioned workspace.

Responsibilities include:

• Wax Pouring & Slushing: Manage the temperature and application of molten wax into flexible rubber molds to create hollow wax replicas.
• Wax Spruing: Design and attach a system of wax gates, runners, and vents (the \"sprue system\"). This requires an understanding of fluid dynamics to ensure bronze flows correctly into the mold without trapping air.
• Mold Disassembly: Carefully remove wax patterns from complex multi-part rubber molds without distorting the shape or losing fine detail.
• Wax Chasing & Repair: Inspect patterns for imperfections such as air bubbles, non-fills, seam lines, or flash (excess wax). Use hand tools, heat pens, or alcohol lamps to repair, smooth, and blend these surfaces to meet quality standards.
• Quality Control: Ensure accuracy and uniformity across wax builds to prevent defects in the final metal casting.
• Regular contact with molten wax, silicone/polyurethane molds, and heat-generating tools.
• Use measuring equipment such as tape measures and calipers.
• Hand tools: various dental tools, loop tools, soldering irons
• Check parts for accuracy/ finish waxes to client specifications
• Inspect completed work with strong attention to detail and meet quality standard
• Maintain clean and organized workspace
• Physical stamina- ability to stand at workstation for long periods, also bend, stoop, sit, lift up to 50lbs regularly
• Any and all additional responsibilities as required or assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Must pass Pulmonary Function Test
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Strong attention to detail
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or foundry environment is preferred
• Motivated self-starter with sense of urgency and ability to work independently
• Ability to follow written and spoken work instructions
• Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions
• Maintain reliable and fast work pace consistent with production goals/timelines for
• quality and quantity
• Vision capabilities such as depth perception, color, attention to detail
• Perform other duties as assigned throughout the facility.
• Must have reliable transportation, strong work ethic, and competency in safety practices/ procedures
• May be exposed to noise, dust, airborne particles, fumes, smoke (not over OSHA Permissible Exposure Levels)

If hired on by Company directly in a few months, then the following benefits are available to full-time employees:

• Group medical, dental, vision insurance-multiple plan options for each type- with several being significantly or completely subsidized by company – plus life insurance and ancillary insurance products available
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• Paid holidays