What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Wax Assembler - Deer Creek (Portland, OR) position at Precision Castparts?
MISSION:
To assemble complex components including pattern and gating systems in a fashion to produce finished mold forms to be invested.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Typical Activities:
Objective: to accurately assemble complex multicomponent patterns and maintain dimensional integrity.
Typical Activities:
Objective: To operate moderately complex molding machines accurately and efficiently using technique cards and established setup procedures. To maintain dimensional integrity of product.
Typical Activities:
Typical Activities:
Performs other tasks as assigned.
Essential Equipment, Machinery And/Or Tools Used:
Two years of Mold Machine Operator B or A experience
OR
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
To assemble complex components including pattern and gating systems in a fashion to produce finished mold forms to be invested.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Preparation:
Typical Activities:
- Pre-inspects pattern and gating components prior to start of assembly.
- Reads and follows technique card assembly instructions, which describe multiple assembly steps of a complex nature.
- Essential Job Functions:
Objective: to accurately assemble complex multicomponent patterns and maintain dimensional integrity.
Typical Activities:
- Assembles complex wax patterns and gating components by means of torch, hot pencils, dip seal wax, and a variety of hand tools.
- Seals gates into place by means of dip seal wax, torch or hot pencil.
- Assembles complex patterns using full-time assembly fixturing to maintain dimensional control and stability.
- Manipulates fixture/pattern components to remove configuration discrepancies and verify dimensional integrity.
- Smoothes and gauges the area around each assembly contact by means of hot pencil, torch or paint seal.
- Inspects difficult assemblies during and after the assembly process for defects and quality.
Objective: To operate moderately complex 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 dies clean during molding operations.
- Removes wax parts from die, inspects for defects, and trims.
- Cleans wax parts as required.
- Completes logs and records; documents any modifications
- Safety.
Typical Activities:
- Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
- Safely operates all equipment and tools.
- Identifies and reports safety problems.
Performs other tasks as assigned.
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
- Dip Sealing Wax Tank
- Training is provided on the job.
- Two years of production wax assembly experience preferred
Two years of Mold Machine Operator B or A experience
OR
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Thorough knowledge of assembly techniques, methods, materials, fixturing and construction.
- Ability to follow and communicate complex written and verbal instructions, and to perform arithmetic calculations.
- Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing thirty to fifty pounds
- Ability to work in conditions which may include exposure to noise, fumes, crowding, awkward physical positions, abrasions, cuts, and chemicals.
- Skill in wax injection molding operations, as demonstrated by three to six months of competent performance in any wax molding utility, leach tank or core/gate cleaner positions.