Wax Cell Setup ,2nd 2:30p-11:00p

No manufacturing experience? No Problem! Our on-site "Center for Excellence" new hire training program will set you up for success. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing. Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries.
We offer an enriching environment where learning and growing become part of your career. Hitchiner is dedicated to fostering the professional growth and development of our employees. We offer upward mobility and internal promotions.

Benefits:
Hitchiner offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
• Company Profit Sharing Plan
• 3 weeks’ Vacation to start; 4 weeks’ Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks’ Vacation 10 years seniority
• We set you up for success with our “Center for Excellence” onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
• Training and Educational Assistance Programs

Primary Function:
Set up all types of wax injection machines; make machine adjustments as required during the shift to insure continuous production. Review all die related waxing problems with setup operators on all shifts. Take action to eliminate die related quality problems resulting in unacceptable wax quality.

Tools and Equipment:
Wax injection machines requiring manually-loaded dies, machine control devices including temperature, water, wax flow and wax injection controls; inserts; dies and die parts; vernier calipers, micrometers; dial indicators, height gages, etc.

Materials:
Wax, wax patterns, chills, die lubricants etc.

Direction of Others:
Provide training and technical assistance to Wax Cell Setup Trainees. Provide technical Guidance to Wax Cell Operators who are performing wax injection functions.

Working Procedure:
The following are the usual major job duties, but this job description does not preclude the performance of other duties as assigned by the supervisor:

• Make recommendations to engineers and managers concerning injection improvements.
• Obtain specified dies from storage. Use hand truck to move heavier dies to wax injection machines.
• Setup dies which require special attention and skill to avoid die damage and to include micro switches and proper sequence of die operation.
• Verify proper operation of all wax injection equipment. Review dies for any damage.
• Required to help train other setup operators, on various shifts.
• Using experience and knowledge of our injection procedures, set clamp pressure and wax flow rate to readings which are necessary to produce quality wax patterns. May complete simple formula using size of die cavity and machine tonnage rating to determine clamping and injection pressures.
• Establish other control readings as required for manual or automatic operation. Run sample patterns and perform visual / dimensional inspection to Ensure quality. Correct machine settings if necessary, based on results.
• Enter proper control settings onto operator instruction sheet, along with part drawing and other required information.
• Respond efficiently to requests from operators for assistance to resolve quality and production issues. Make necessary adjustments to solve problem. Notify supervisor if there is an issue you cannot resolve.
• Must follow all safety requirements of job as outlined on the job safety card
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Complete all paperwork associated with the job. Correctly maintain all forms and instruction sheets
• Maintain a clean and orderly working environment
• Inform your supervisor about problems that occur
• May be required to handle hazardous waste by collecting and transferring the waste into proper containers at satellite storage areas or storage areas and assuring that the containers are properly inspected, labeled, and closed as required. Must follow correct instruction for handling hazardous waste and report any deviations to supervisor immediately. Must attend yearly instruction in hazardous waste handling and review of current procedures if job duties could affect non-compliance.

Special Skills and/or Experience:

• Candidates must have a minimum of one-year experience as a Wax Cell Setup Trainee, or comparable previous experience in a Wax Setup function.
• Employee must be capable of using simple arithmetic and demonstrate the capability to read instructions and interpret photographs.
• Knowledge and familiarity of the investment casting process is preferred.
• Requires sufficient strength and physical dexterity to frequently lift up to 70 lbs.
• Vision requirement of 20/25, near correctable.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. EOE/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

For more information or questions, please contact Katie Demmons at 603-732-1503 or katie_demmons@hitchiner.com.