Wax Production

The Assembler under the direction of the Supervisor: dresses and assembles patterns of wax or other synthetics, performs miscellaneous related duties as directed.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Receives instructions and job assignments from the Area Supervisor, obtains Engineering Procedures and working on an assembly bench forms clusters or assemblies by finishing, dressing, and assembling patterns and components of wax or other synthetics utilizing a variety of techniques and supplies, electric needles, glue, hot wax, wax sticks, pins, knives, nylon pads, etc. Fixtures may be used for assembly.
• Visually inspects patterns and components for defects such as cavities, excess wax, etc. Repairs defects and blends joints by using electric needles, hot wax, eye dropper, etc.
• Moves completed cluster or assembly on carts and moves to Manufacturing Process Inspector. Obtains patterns and components from bench area. Obtains supplies from storage area as required.
• Carefully unloads clusters from Vendor’s trucks and prepares components to send to Wax OV’s
• Maintains daily reporting and other required paperwork.
• Melts defective patterns to reclaim ceramic cores as required.
• May be required to cut down poles or mock up material on band saw.
• Reports faulty processes and products to the Area Supervisor.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Krohn torches

Electric needles, glue, hot wax, wax sticks, pins, knives, nylon pads, eye droppers, scalpels

Material handling devices: hoists to assist in dipping

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); at least one year manufacturing experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures. Ability to communicate production information both in writing and verbally. Ability to complete required production reports and SPC charts.

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Regular attendance and the ability to work weekday and weekend overtime.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk and/or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Weights of all work could exceed 25 pounds. Lifting included up to shoulder level.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions…