High Volume Wax Operator SSBO

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6am to 2:30pm

MISSION:

To operate a molding machine as needed to produce simple wax patterns of the highest quality. To inspect, trim and clean wax parts as required.

And/Or

To clean patterns produced by others when required to meet standards defined by the tech card.

To assemble components including gating systems to produce mold forms to be invested.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Tooling Preparation

Objective: to accurately prepare tooling dies for operation.

Typical Activities:

• 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

O bjective: To operate molding machines accurately and efficiently using technique cards and established setup procedures. To maintain dimensional integrity of product.

Typical Activities:

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

Assembly Preparation.

Objective: To inspect patterns molded by others and determine assembly methods.

Typical Activities:

• Pre-inspects pattern and gating components prior to start of assembly. Clean patterns that have not been previously cleaned.
• Reads and follows technique card assembly instructions, which describe assembly steps; plans the methods for completing a given assignment and selects among alternative assembly methods.

Assembly.

Objective: to accurately assemble multicomponent molds consisting of patterns and gates on a tree or frame.

Typical Activities:

• Welds gates into place by means of torch or hot pencil.
• Assembles multiple patterns and gates to create a mold for investment.
• Smoothes and gauges the area around each assembly contact by means of hot pencil, torch or paint seal.
• Frequently modifies gates by reshaping, splicing or reducing in order to obtain proper fit.
• Hand fabricates elementary gating from raw stock.
• May develop code sheets for engineering-requested modifications or deviations to standard assemblies.
• Inspects assemblies during and after the assembly process for defects and quality.

Safety.

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

Typical Activities:

• Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• Identifies and reports safety problems.
• May train less skilled operators as assigned.Performs other tasks as assigned.

TRAINING :

• Training is provided on the job.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS :

• Molding, cleaning, and assembly experience preferred

OR

Experience in two of the skills below.

• Knowledge of assembly techniques, methods, materials, fixturing and construction.
• Ability to produce a high volume of work. Emphasis is on quality and speed.
• Ability to follow and communicate complex written and verbal instructions, and to perform arithmetic calculations.
• Demonstrated high degree of manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing thirty to fifty pounds and occasionally up to one hundred pounds.
• Ability to work in conditions which may include exposure to noise, fumes, crowding, awkward physical positions, abrasions, cuts, and chemicals.