Wax Assembly Operator

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company. We are a leadings 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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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, floating 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.

JOB SUMMARY

Follows engineering specifications, standard work and customer requirements to clean and prepare wax patterns prior to assembly, assemble wax patterns with gating, grain starters, and grain continuators, sprues, and other components of a wax mold or cluster.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe work area
• Uses computer and Mercury operating system to log, track and account for all work, each day
• Performs all essential duties of the wax patterns cleaning and dressing/core prep operation as required or as requested by supervisor.
• Uses correct tools and supplies to remove defects from patterns, preparing them for the assembly operation
• Has the correct procedure displayed on the Mercury screen while performing the operation.
• Meets the established quality and time requirements following standard work.
• Inspect wax patterns to ensure that they have been properly cleaned and are ready for assembly.
• Checks sketches and instructions in engineering practices to determine procedure required in the set up and assembly of wax patterns, into molds or clusters.
• Utilizes hot iron, water welders, scalpels and other tools as needed in the assembly process.
• Assembles wax, plastic and ceramic core components.
• Assembles wax mold attaching patterns, gating, sprues, bleeders, pour cup, chem slug and other components of wax mold as shown in engineering practice.
• Uses stick-tight and other adhesive substances as required when attaching parts together during the assembly process.
• Advises supervisor or group leader of any difficulties encountered during assembly or cleaning.
• Repairs imperfections as advised by supervisor, team leader or wax inspector.
• Complete all necessary paperwork to include signing off the part router.
• Transfers completed patterns to the next operation according to the router
• Inform supervisor, team leader or cell support when work is complete

QUALIFICATIONS: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school education or equivalent life experience and one or more years related experience or training in similar field or work requiring similar skills.
• Ability to read and understand documents, such as safety rules, work instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to record information daily. Ability to speak and listen effectively to follow instructions
• Ability to write, speak and understand verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to add and subtract two- and three-digit numbers and perform simple multiplication and division.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

*PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee is regularly required to stand, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is regularly required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

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/