Wax Injector

PURPOSE:

Under general supervision operates manual automatic and semi-automatic wax injection equipment to produce the full range of wax patterns components and assemblies used in the investment casting process.

Performs die setup assembly injection inspection repair and finishing activities while ensuring compliance with established quality safety and production standards. Responsible for producing acceptable wax patterns using standard and complex dies preparing ceramic cores for production use and supporting continuous improvement through quality inspection troubleshooting training and process optimization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operate manual automatic and semi-automatic wax injection equipment to produce wax patterns and components used in the investment casting process
• Assemble set up position and disassemble standard and complex multi-section dies using established procedures and work instructions
• Apply release agents select appropriate process parameters and adjust injection pressure temperature dwell time and other variables within established limits to produce acceptable wax patterns
• Inspect wax patterns using visual and dimensional inspection methods to verify compliance with quality and dimensional requirements
• Identify defects including flash air bubbles parting lines flow lines sink positives negatives and core cracks and determine appropriate disposition or repair
• Repair minor defects remove flash clean patterns and perform pattern finishing activities as required
• Prepare inject clean inspect and process ceramic cores and soluble cores as required
• Perform die tooling and equipment setups for production and engineering requirements
• Complete production paperwork routers inventory transactions and other required documentation accurately and timely
• Utilize computer systems to enter retrieve and maintain production information as required
• Monitor equipment performance perform routine maintenance activities and report equipment malfunctions or unusual conditions to supervision
• Meet or exceed established production standards while maintaining acceptable quality levels
• Assist in training mentoring and supporting less experienced operators and cross-functional team members as needed
• Cross-train and perform work in other departments or functional areas as business needs require
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of production quality and operational objectives

SPECIAL SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to set up and operate standard and complex wax injection dies and equipment.
• Ability to identify evaluate and repair common wax pattern defects while maintaining established quality standards.
• Ability to read and interpret shop orders sketches specifications operation instructions and production documentation.
• Ability to use measuring instruments including calipers micrometers gauges rulers and straight edges.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to enter and retrieve production and inventory information.
• Ability to exercise judgment when troubleshooting quality issues making process adjustments prioritizing work and maintaining production flow.
• Must be willing and able to cross-train and work in other departments as required.
• Moderate physical effort handling and positioning dies tooling and materials with frequent lifting and moving of materials weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Continuous visual concentration attention to detail and manual dexterity required to inspect patterns operate equipment and perform adjustments.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to the Wax Supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Six months or more of manufacturing experience required.
• One year or more of wax injection investment casting or related manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to utilize basic shop math including arithmetic decimals and fractions
• Experience working from shop orders specifications sketches work instructions and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments such as calipers gauges micrometers and rulers preferred.