Country
United States of America
State / County
Ohio
City
Mentor
Division
Airfoils
Company
Mentor/Painesville
Function
Operations
Workplace Type
On-Site
Position type
Full Time
Opportunity ID
22424
Job Description
Wax Injector (2nd Shift)
Location: Painesville, OH
Shift: 2nd Shift | 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Status: Hourly
Reports To: Department 610 Supervisor / Wax Process Engineer
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Wax Injector to join our manufacturing team on 2nd shift. In this role, you will be responsible for producing high-quality wax patterns used in the investment casting process while ensuring production goals, quality standards, and safety requirements are met.
The ideal candidate is dependable, quality-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Previous casting or wax injection experience is a plus, but candidates with strong manufacturing experience and mechanical aptitude are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Relevant manufacturing experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements.
Experience
Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing or production operator experience.
Previous investment casting, foundry, or wax injection experience preferred.
Experience using hand tools, inspection tools, racks, tables, boxes, and production equipment.
Knowledge of measuring and gaging equipment, including calipers, height stands, and bridge gauges.
Understanding of basic manufacturing principles, including flow characteristics, pressure, viscosity, and process control.
Experience working in a safety-focused production environment.
Key Responsibilities
Inject wax patterns, gates, and sprues using both light and heavy dies.
Operate wax injection presses and related equipment efficiently and safely.
Maintain wax levels in presses and melting pots to support continuous production.
Inspect patterns, gating systems, and sprues to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Clean plugs and perform routine wax preparation activities.
Assist engineering and maintenance teams in maintaining equipment performance and process consistency.
Conduct basic press inspections, including checks of seals, filters, oil levels, and other operating components.
Support press calibration activities and assist with engineering validation efforts.
Run and support engineering trials involving wax parameters, pins, cores, and process improvements.
Ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs) and engineering procedures are followed consistently.
Organize work areas to maximize efficiency, throughput, quality, and safety.
Maintain accurate production and inspection records as required.
Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe at all times.
Follow all company safety policies, environmental requirements, and hazardous material handling procedures.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
What We're Looking For
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to meet production goals and deadlines.
Reliable attendance and proven dependability.
Strong sense of urgency and accountability.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Positive attitude with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace.
Physical & Working Environment
Regular standing, walking, bending, and lifting in a manufacturing environment.
Frequent use of hand tools and inspection equipment.
Exposure to wax injection equipment, heated materials, and manufacturing processes.
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Why Join Us?
Join a team that values quality, teamwork, continuous improvement, and craftsmanship. This role offers the opportunity to build specialized skills in the investment casting industry while contributing to the production of high-quality aerospace and industrial components.
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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.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Company Profile
With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.
PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.
