No manufacturing experience? No Problem! Our on-site "Center for Excellence" new hire training program will set you up for success. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing. Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries.
We offer an enriching environment where learning and growing become part of your career. Hitchiner is dedicated to fostering the professional growth and development of our employees. We offer upward mobility and internal promotions.
Benefits:
Hitchiner offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Onsite Primary Care at the Hitchiner Health and Resource Center for convenient and no cost preventative, acute and chronic medical and behavioral health services for employees and their dependents.
• Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
• Company Profit Sharing Plan
• 3 weeks’ Vacation to start; 4 weeks’ Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks’ Vacation 10 years seniority
• We set you up for success with our “Center for Excellence” onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
• Training and Educational Assistance Programs

Primary Function:
Cross-train and become capable of performing multiple functions in the Wax Cell environment. Operators classified at the “C” level will be proficient at introductory-level wax pattern rework, either introductory-level injection or introductory-level assembly functions, basic-level wax pattern rework, intermediate-level injection, introductory wax / core inspection and basic assembly functions (with one exemption).
Tools and Equipment:
Hot irons, clippers, smoothing wires, scalpels, angle tools, spacers, sprue holding fixtures, Bunsen burners, wax injection presses and equipment, wax dies, weighing scale, calipers, micrometers, gages, scotch brite, and a variety of other common hand tools
Materials:
Sticktite, patching wax, butcher’s wax, cores, ceramic collars, plastic caps, wax patterns, lubricants, logbook, various wax apparatus.
Direction of Others:
None
Working Procedure:
The following are the usual major job duties, but this job description does not preclude the performance of other duties as assigned by the supervisor:

• Cell Goal: The ultimate goal of a Wax Cell Operator is to be cross trained for all jobs within the department. Operators are given the opportunity and will be expected to train with the goal of achieving “Wax Cell Operator B” status.
• INTRODUCTORY WAX INJECTION:

How to operate a wax injection press
Injection of gates, sprues, and simple wax patterns

• INTERMEDIATE WAX INJECTION:

Inject more complex configurations with multiple inserts and slides
Injection of larger and / or more delicate or detailed patterns

• INTRODUCTIORY WAX REWORK:

Understanding the equipment and methods used to rework wax patterns
Reworking simple wax configurations
Understanding the concepts and methods used in threading studs to wax patterns

• BASIC WAX REWORK:

Basic rework procedures such as removing parting lines or positives
Demonstrated ability to thread patterns through established procedures
Learning to rework the more simple soluble wax configurations

• INTRODUCTORY ASSEMBLY / SUB ASSEMBLY

Introduction to the tools and methods used in the sub assembly procedure
Assembly of non-production wax patterns, simple wax patterns, etc.

• BASIC ASSEMBLY / SUB ASSEMBLY

Attaching simple production patterns to sprues
Learn sub assembly of simple production patterns with less specialized gating
Sub-assembly of cores

• INTRODUCTORY WAX / CORE INSPECTION

Introduction to inspection and the importance thereof
Learn what to look for and what methods are used to correct defects.

• Employee can and will be required to perform functions of any of the previous Wax Cell Operator classifications as the supervisor sees fit.
• Must follow all safety requirements of job as outlined on the job safety card
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Complete all paperwork associated with the job. Correctly maintain all forms and instruction sheets
• Maintain a clean and orderly working environment
• Inform your supervisor about problems that occur
• May be required to handle hazardous waste by collecting and transferring the waste into proper containers at satellite storage areas or storage areas and assuring that the containers are properly inspected, labeled, and closed as required. Must follow correct instruction for handling hazardous waste and report any deviations to supervisor immediately. Must attend yearly instruction in hazardous waste handling and review of current procedures if job duties could affect non-compliance.

Special Skills and/or Experience:

• A fully and properly trained "C" classification of Wax Cell Operator must be able to perform introductory wax injection, introductory wax rework, introductory assembly, intermediate wax injection, basic wax rework, basic subassembly / assembly and introductory wax/core inspection (with 1 exemption. There may be one exemption to these training requirements.
• Candidate must be able to read and understand verbal and / or written instructions
• A vision requirement of 20/30 near correctable is necessary
• Requires sufficient strength and physical dexterity to frequently lift up to 35 lbs.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status.
For more information or questions, please contact Katie Demmons at 603-732-1503 or katie_demmons@hitchiner.com.