Pattern Finisher SSBO

Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm

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 tech cards 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 soluble 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 tech cards.
• 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 tech cards

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 soluble 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)ORan 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 objects up to 35 pounds and use other lifting devices for any objects weighing more than 35 pounds.
• Ability to work in conditions which may include exposure to noise fumes crowding abrasions cuts and chemicals.