Manufacturing Technician WaxMold Assembly 2nd Shift at PCC Talent Acquisition Portal

2nd shift position *5% Shift Differential*PURPOSE:Under general supervision perform all required production operations to assemble basic to semi-complex assembled molds for shelling operations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Visually check individual pattern parts for surface defects; makes required repairs.Work from samples and any required special instructions to assemble patterns and runner systems position and secure supports metal chills and other components and parts according to individual job requirements.Blend and smooth joints and connections perform other associated duties to insure proper setup and gating of pattern for molding.Exercise care in the handling of patterns and completed units to avoid distortion of breakage and to assure proper positioning of a wide variety of parts components supports chills vents gates and other features.Upon completion prepare necessary forms pertinent to operation and dispose of patterns as directed.Constructs complete runner systems for wax and plastic patterns; places and secures sprues gates cores vents risers and other supports to obtain desired set-up. Cuts and forms wax supports using hands and hand tools. Constructs set-ups and notifies supervisor if completed dimension does not conform to engineering specifications. Uses creative ability and experience in preparing and determining gating set-up to control cost of operations.Work involves a variety of hand operations requiring a high degree of manual dexterity and close visual attention to properly position and blend a large number of parts and to maintain complex inter-relationships and close dimensional tolerances in order to assure acceptable parts.Detect and report defective materials equipment and unusual conditions to proper supervision.Follow prescribed safety regulations.Perform a variety of other tasks of equal or less complexity as assigned by supervisor or as required by position.SPECIAL SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Maintain production standards with acceptable quality.Must be willing and able to cross train and work in other departments/areas.Demonstrates the ability to read understand and complete all department and/or production documents.Must be able to set up and assemble all routine production molds and some experimental molds.Ability to inspect patterns for defects such as air bubbles repair and remove flash and radius fillets and edges.Ability to satisfy Repairer C job qualificationsRequires the use of judgment to construct set-ups and runner systems positions and secure parts check work make repairs and perform duties effectively. Establishes written/photographic gating procedures for new jobs.Occasionally lifts and moves material weighting 15-35 lbs.Manual dexterity essential.Continuous mental or visual attention in positioning and securing parts maintaining relationships checking work and making required repairs.Demonstrated proficiency to safely operate - Hot plates Hot knives Torches Dip TankREPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:Reports to the Wax lead person and the Wax supervisor.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Over one year experience.Use of basic mathematics ability to read write and speak English. Ability to perform routine arithmetic computation.Keep records files and makes reports.Works from verbal/written instructions sketches specifications and drawings.Interprets scales calipers and gauges etc. involving interpretation.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Crane,Hand Tools,Calipers,Basic Math,Mechanical Knowledge,Assembly Experience,Precision Measuring Instruments,Schematics,Heavy Lifting,Soldering,Power Tools,Manufacturing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1