Wax Utility Operator

Doncasters; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Competitive 401K

Competitive medical insurance

Job summary

Doncasters is hiring a Wax Utilities Operator in Groton for 1st shift to support the wax department and production flow. You will read work instructions, operate the 50-ton press, assist assembly, and ensure accurate EPICOR entries while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to handle dies and tools. Doncasters emphasizes growth, integrity, and a commitment to quality in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Read and follow work instructions per SOP.
• Maintain high attention to detail to ensure accurate wax gates.
• Be a reliable team member to keep production flowing.
• Follow safety and PPE requirements at all times.
• Capable of handling dies, tools, and repetitive motion tasks.
• Demonstrate reliability and accountability in daily work.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand the work instructions.
• Operate the 50-ton press.
• Assist Assembly prepping, kitting gates, and inspecting.
• Extrude and cut gates.
• Record progress and completion in EPICOR.
• Change and check leach tanks for flipping and removing parts.

Skills

Read work instructions

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety PPE adherence

Physical stamina

Reliability and accountability

Team-oriented mindset

Tools

EPICOR

Job description

Doncasters we have an exciting opportunity for a Wax Utility Operator to join our team in Groton.

1 st Shift

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?

We are a specialist manufacturer of complex precision cast components for aerospace engines and industrial gas turbines, supporting leading OEM programs.

We excel in turning metals into motion, working in alloys and manufacturing complex product designs to offer an unparalleled range of solutions for high performance and specialist applications.

We employ more than 3,000 people across 14 core manufacturing facilities globally, providing the scale and expertise required to serve leading aerospace engine and IGT OEMs.

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, integrity, and teamwork.

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 Utilities Operator-

the Wax Utilities Operator is responsible for helping out the flow and Production throughout the Wax department.

Key Responsibilities

• The employee must read and understand the work instructions.
• Run the 50-ton press
• Assist Assembly prepping, kitting gates, and Inspecting
• Extrude and cut Gates
• Accurately record in the electronic production tracking system (EPICOR) the progress and completion of jobs.
• Change and check leach tanks for flipping and removing parts

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

• Inspect wax patterns and gating for defects, pin holes, under cuts, cracks and drips
• Follow all safety and PPE requirements
• High attention to detail to ensure accurate and consistent wax gates
• Strong physical capability for handling dies, tools, and repetitive motion tasks
• Team-oriented mindset, supporting coworkers and maintaining smooth production flow
• Commitment to cleanliness and organization, keeping workstations safe, orderly, and compliant with quality standards
• Reliability and accountability, following procedures and meeting daily production expectations
• Ability to work with fragile and delicate parts

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] .