Pattern Production Technician

Overview

As a Pattern Production Technician, you will play a key role in creating precision wax patterns and assemblies that power the investment casting process. In this hands‑on role, you’ll operate both manual and automated wax injection and assembly equipment, set up and change over tooling for new jobs, and fine‑tune processes to ensure top‑quality results. You’ll also inspect and repair wax components, assist with packaging and shipping, and deliver finished products to customers.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively with employees of organizations including fellow workers, engineering staff and supervisors.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Moderate computer skills.
• Valid Drivers License

• Package and ship products according to established procedures, without direct supervision.
• Manual wax assembly.
• Clean and maintain work areas.
• Efficiently operate manual and automated wax injection equipment.
• Efficiently operate automated wax assembly equipment.
• Inspect and repair wax patterns and assemblies.
• Identify injection/assembly defects
• Changeover wax and tool to set up machines for new jobs
• Create injection recipes for new parts
• Adjust injection recipes to eliminate defects or optimize cycle time
• Deliver production orders to customers in box truck
• Follow all Personal Protection Procedures and Requirements.
• Compliance with all OSHA and MPI Safety Procedures.
• Follow Quality Control procedures and operating instructions while operating equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Supports MPI lean culture and initiatives by attending and participating in daily lean meetings while supporting efforts to make continuous improvements throughout MPI.

• Competitive salary range of $21-24 commensurate with experience.
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and generous PTO.
• Be part of an innovative company that invests in your growth.
• Work with advanced technologies in a collaborative, team‑focused environment.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that make an impact on global manufacturing.
• Opportunity for career advancement.

Ready to join a company where innovation and continuous improvement drive success? Apply today and become part of MPI’s dynamic engineering team.