Wax - Inject Mold Mach Operator 3rd shift

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company. We are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world.

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Why work at Chromalloy?

Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers. As a global company, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel represented, heard, and able to bring their best selves to work every day. Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy!

Our Total Rewards Program is designed to support you today and in the future.

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development & progression opportunities for every employee - regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave-all eligible on your first day of employment!
• Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.

Eligibility for individual benefit plans may vary based on employment status.

Minimum Skills

• Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself to make improvements.
• Operations Monitoring- Watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Understanding of English grammar, written sentences, and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Communicating effectively to convey information effectively.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• Basic knowledge of machines and tools.

Abilities

• The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
• The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Ability to understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

SUMMARY

Operates wax injection molding machines to form wax patterns, gating, sprues and components by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe work area.

• Selects next work order following instructions of supervisor or team leader.

• Ensures the correct practice is pulled up on Mercury screen while performing the injection operation

• Follows the Injection Practice for correct procedure to follow, with work to be performed.

• Meets the established quality and time requirements following standard work

• Manually or with use of lift, cart and/or hoist, picks up die from die storage room and lifts it into place on working surface of injection machine.

• Follows the injection practice; Sets die up on correct machine and uses the correct wax.

• Handles die carefully to prevent damage. (Never using metal instruments on the inside die surface)

• Opens die and sprays lubricant inside as required by engineering specifications.

• If cores are required, ensuring the cores have been prepped properly according to the injection practice

• Correctly placing and locating cores inside the die cavity

• Closes die and positions it under platen lining up injection port on die with nozzle on injection molding machine.

• Sets temperature, pressure, speed, dwell time and other settings as required by injection practice.

• Lowers platen to hold die in place and begins injection cycle.

• Following dwell time, pulls die out and opens die manually or with assistance of air pressure from air hose.

• Manually or with the assistance of air hose or manual tool, removes wax part from inside die.

• Inspects finished part for damages or excess wax and performs minor cleaning or deflashing operation.

• Places finished part on tray or in the correct setter or pattern fixture

• Gets x-ray results when injecting a cored pattern according to the practice

• Notifies supervisor or team leader of any quality issue they may have when inspecting the injected patterns, sprues or components

• Completes all necessary paperwork, to include signing off the part router.

• Transfers completed patterns to the next operation according to the router

• Fills wax tanks as required.

• Completes TPM checklist that is posted on the machine daily

• Informs supervisor or team leader when work assignment is complete.

QUALIFICATIONS to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school education or equivalent life experience and three to six months related experience or training. Ability to learn and operate all injection machines, and perform all functions of wax injection operation's to include placement of patterns in wax setters or fixtures after injection.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and understand documents, such as safety rules, work instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to record information on a daily basis. Ability to speak and listen effectively to follow instructions

Ability to write, speak and understand verbal and written instructions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two and three digit numbers in order to perform simple multiplication and division.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift, push, pull and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to distinguish between colors, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus to recognize defects in patterns

WORK ENVIRONMENT work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The salary range for this position reflects a broad spectrum of experience levels. Individual compensation within the range is determined by multiple factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, job related skills, internal equity, and market conditions. We evaluate each candidate individually to ensure fair and competitive pay decisions.

Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.

Chromalloy participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.

Chromalloy is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disabled.

In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please contact: https://www.chromalloy.com/contact-us/