Schedule:

• Days- Monday through Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm
• Swing- Monday through Friday 3:00pm to 11:00pm

Mission:

To prepare wax patterns for assembly or pattern finishing following the molding process; cleans, modifies, inspects, serializes and repairs wax patterns in accordance with quality standards. Cleans and restores complex parts which may require dimensional fixtures for pattern assembly.

Principal Accountabilities:

Cleaning

Objective: To complete cleaning and dimensional restoration as required on complex patterns to conform to visual and dimensional specifications on technique cards.

Essential Job Functions:

• Removes and/or repairs all substandard surface irregularities to meet required surface tolerance requirements, 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.
• Modifies patterns using various hand tools and wax materials.
• Completes dimensional integrity restoration and plugging of holes per technique cards.
• Inspects work (and rework parts-TBO only) for compliance with quality standards.

Serialization

Objective: To identify patterns with specified serial pads and numbers.

Essential Job Functions:

• Stamps serial numbers directly into patterns or uses wax pads.

Repairing

Objective: To fix broken or damaged patterns and cores in order to restore product to dimensionally acceptable condition.

Essential Job Functions:

• Replaces broken features by wax welding fragments back in place or by hand reconstruction of missing areas.
• Fills voids and reforms damaged contours by attaching and shaping stock or pattern wax.

Safety

Objective: To take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.

Essential Job Functions:

• Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• Identifies and reports safety problems.
• Maintains accurate records of work performed.
• Meets all production and quality standards.

Other (marginal) Accountabilities:

• Trains less skilled personnel as assigned.
• Performs other tasks as directed.

Essential Equipment, Vehicles, Tools and/or Machinery used:

• Hot pencils
• Dental instruments (e.g.mirros, picks, etc)
• Paint brushes
• Scrapers and knives
• Penlight
• Rulers and straight edge
• Measuring devices (e.g. radius gage, etc.)
• Turntable
• Hot plate
• High intensity inspection light
• Foam pads
• Net sticks, abrasive scrubbing pads, cloth wipes and pipe cleaners
• Torches
• Pliers, clippers, scissors
• Air hose

Training:

• Training is provided on the job.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, follow and interpret written instructions on technique cards, code sheets or other written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. (addition, subtraction).
• Ability to use simple to moderately complex measuring devices and fixtures.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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