Earn 25.77 per hour! ENTRY LEVEL MANUFACTURING Wax Operator Multiple Shifts Available!
Job Location:
Milford, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
27 August 2026 (18 days ago)
Application Deadline:
24 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the RoleThe Wax Operator performs investment casting wax injection and assembly operations producing wax patterns and assemblies that meet dimensional visual and quality standards required for downstream shell building and casting processes. This role operates wax injection equipment performs pattern assembly and maintains workstation standards in accordance with Hitchiners production procedures and quality requirements.U.S. Person RequiredTravel PercentageIs Relocation AvailableYes0%NoWhat Youll Do% of Time1Operate wax injection presses and related equipment to produce wax patterns to established process parameters cycle times and quality standards.30%2Assemble wax patterns into casting clusters (trees) by attaching patterns to gates runners and sprues per approved assembly procedures and dimensional requirements.40%3Inspect wax patterns and assemblies for surface defects dimensional conformance and completeness removing or flagging nonconforming parts per quality procedures.15%4Maintain workstation cleanliness tooling condition and material organization in accordance with 5S standards and production area requirements.10%5Complete production documentation including traveler records inspection logs and scrap reporting accurately and in a timely manner.5%Total100%Available Schedules1st shift 5:00a-3:30p MTWR2nd shift 2:30p-11:00p M-F2nd shift 3:30p-2:00a MTWR3rd shift 10:30p-7:00a M-FWho You AreEducationHigh school diploma or equivalent prior experience requiredKNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIESAbility to read and follow written work instructions traveler documents and assembly dexterity and attention to detail required for wax pattern assembly and to identify surface defects dimensional nonconformances and assembly mathematical skills for measurement and production count to work at a sustained pace to meet production communication with supervisors and team members on production and quality CONDITIONSEnvironment: Wax operations production area; exposure to heated wax materials injection equipment and chemical release demands: Extended standing and repetitive hand and wrist motions; ability to lift and handle wax assemblies up to 35 lbs. Vision 20/20 or correctable. PPE: Safety glasses hearing protection safety-toed shoes and applicable chemical handling PPE above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Personnel may be required to perform other duties as assigned by a lead or supervisor.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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