Pattern Finisher (Weekend Shift)

PURPOSE:

To prepare patterns for assembly and to prepare soluble cores for pattern molding; wax welds multiple components using fixtures to maintain dimensional conformity; repairs wax patterns and soluble cores in accordance with quality standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Pattern Finishing
  
  

Objective: to assemble pattern components and/or make dimensional alterations to patterns.

Typical Activities:

• Reads techcards and engineering instructions.
• Assembles wax components into visually and dimensionally acceptable patterns; may use specialized fixturing.
• Modifies patterns or soluble cores using various hand tools and wax materials.
• Inspects modifications with special gauges and other measuring devises.
• Occasionally inserts ceramic cores in wax patterns and maintains dimensional integrity (TBO only).
• Repair/Restoration
  
  

Objective: to fix broken or damaged patterns and soluble cores and restore to dimensionally acceptable condition.

Typical Activities:

• Replaces broken features by wax welding fragments or by using other wax supplies to reconstruct missing areas.
• Fills voids and reforms damaged contours by attaching and shaping stock wax.
• Cleaning
  
  

Objective: to work patterns and soluable core surfaces to meet visual inspection criteria.

Typical Activities:

• Removes flash, mismatch and other surface positives using a variety of hand tools and materials.
• Fills or patches negatives using paint wax, melted stock wax, hot pencils and other tools and materials.
• Completes dimensional integrity restoration and plugging of holes per techcards.
• Inspects work for compliance with quality standards.
• Serialization
  
  

Objective: to identify patterns with specified serial pads and numbers.

Typical Activities:

• Places sticky wax pads or stamps specified serial numbers directly into patterns, per techcards
• 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.
  
  

PPE REQUIREMENTS:

• Safety Glasses and Steel Toe Shoes – all times
• Gloves, Long sleeves, Goggles and Mask – optional for soluable cleaning
• Maintains accurate records of work performed.
• Trains less skilled personnel as assigned.
• Performs other tasks as directed.
  
  

TRAINING:

Training is provided on the job.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience to fully perform the duties of a Wax Cleaner or a Wax Assembler "C" (not at TBO) OR an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Working knowledge of cleaning techniques, methods, materials and tools and ability to use simple to moderately complex measuring devises and fixtures.
• Ability to follow complex written and verbal instructions.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing thirty to fifty pounds and occasionally up to one hundred twenty five pounds.
• Ability to work in conditions which may include exposure to noise, fumes, crowding, abrasions, cuts, and chemicals.