Pattern Finisher - Deer Creek
Precision Castparts
- Deer Creek, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Reads techcards and engineering instructions.
- Assembles wax components into visually and dimensionally acceptable patterns; may use specialized fixturing.
- Modifies patterns or soluble cores using various hand tools and wax materials.
- Inspects modifications with special gauges and other measuring devises.
- Occasionally inserts ceramic cores in wax patterns and maintains dimensional integrity (TBO only).
- Replaces broken features by wax welding fragments or by using other wax supplies to reconstruct missing areas.
- Fills voids and reforms damaged contours by attaching and shaping stock wax.
- Removes flash, mismatch and other surface positives 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.
- Completes dimensional integrity restoration and plugging of holes per techcards.
- Inspects work for compliance with quality standards.
- Places sticky wax pads or stamps specified serial numbers directly into patterns, per techcards
- Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
- Safely operates all equipment and tools.
- Identifies and reports safety problems.
- Safety Glasses and Steel Toe Shoes - all times
- Gloves, Long sleeves, Goggles and Mask - optional for soluable cleaning
- Maintains accurate records of work performed.
- Trains less skilled personnel as assigned.
- Performs other tasks as directed.
- Training is provided on the job.
- Demonstrated experience to fully perform the duties of a Wax Cleaner or a Wax Assembler "C" (not at TBO) OR an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Working knowledge of cleaning techniques, methods, materials and tools and ability to use simple to moderately complex measuring devises and fixtures.
- Ability to follow complex written and verbal instructions.
- Good manual dexterity.
- Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing thirty to fifty pounds and occasionally up to one hundred twenty five pounds.
- Ability to work in conditions which may include exposure to noise, fumes, crowding, abrasions, cuts, and chemicals.