MISSION:

To operate a variety of molding machines to produce moderately complex wax pattern and gating components of the highest quality. To inspect, trim and clean wax parts as required.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Tooling Preparation:
  • Objective: to accurately prepare tooling dies for operation.

• • Essential Job Functions:
    • • Assembles disassembles, prepares and positions tooling dies for operation; changes die inserts as required.
      • Adds chills and solubles per tech cards.
      • Removes and/or cleans tooling after operation.

• Mold Machine Operation
  • Objective: To operate moderately complex molding machines accurately and efficiently using technique cards and established setup procedures. To maintain dimensional integrity of product.

• • Essential Job Functions:
    • • Sets up, monitors, and controls mold machine functions.
      • Keeps dies clean during molding operations.
      • Removes wax parts from die, inspects for defects, and trims.
      • Cleans wax parts as required.

• Safety
  • Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.

• • Essential Job Functions:
    • • Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
      • Safely operates all equipment and tools.
      • Identifies and reports safety problems.

• OTHER (MARGINAL) ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • May train less skilled operators as assigned.
  • Performs other tasks as directed.
  • May be required to handle hazardous waste.
  • Completes logs and records; documents any modifications to process.
  • Meets all production and quality standards.

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY AND/OR TOOLS USED:

• Pry bars
• Side cutters and/or knives
• Mallets
• Torches and air nozzles
• Air ratchet
• Wrenches; allen and crescent
• Power drill
• Flashlight
• Hoist
• Dental picks
• Mold Machines

TRAINING:

• Training is provided on the job.
• May be required to complete Hazardous Waste Management Training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Skill in wax molding operations, as demonstrated by three to six months of competent performance in any wax molding utility, leach tank or core/gate cleaner positions is preferred,
  • OR Any equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow specifications on Technique Cards, Process Control Procedures and other special instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Ability to work alone with limited supervision.
• Written language skills required.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.