Wax Associate

Description

Since 1982, Sigma Engineered Solutions has been on an incredible journey. We started with just one plant in India and have expanded to 13 locations around the world. What began as a cost-effective supplier of low-voltage electrical products has grown into a global solutions provider of highly engineered, complex metal components, including machined parts and precision metal stampings.

At Sigma Engineered Solutions "your success is our mission." It's a promise we live by daily and it defines everything we do whether you are a team member or customer.

The Wax associate is responsible for the setup and maintenance of dies on wax injection machines and assembly of wax molds, under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor.

What you will be doing

• Review work orders, Process Control Sheets, Wax Inspection Standards, and Production Schedules to determine specifications, ensuring thorough understanding of wax quality standards and assembly instructions, including part numbers and appropriate die set up and mold assembly requirements.
• Inspect workpieces for defects and categorize defective parts, removing them from production as necessary.
• Evaluate wax patterns to ensure compliance with established quality specifications.
• Clean and upgrade wax patterns as required, following designated standards.
• Attach wax patterns to sprues using hot knives, wax welding torches, and/or hot wax glue, ensuring proper placement and secure attachment.
• Verify that mold assemblies meet wax pattern standards and specifications.
• Accurately record the number and types of parts processed in the ERP system.
• Safely dispose of scrap castings according to supervisor instructions.
• Utilize computer programs to document production data and maintain effective team communication.
• Communicate any concerns related to product quality, processes, equipment, materials, or labor to the Production Supervisor.
• Comply with company policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook, upholding a professional code of conduct.
• Ensure all work adheres to quality standards and completed according to established procedures.
• Conduct work safely and efficiently, adhering to all safety regulations, and maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Set up Organize and maintain dies to ensure high-quality pattern production.
• Verify proper operation of injection presses to ensure efficient production.
• Collaborate with tooling and engineering teams to resolve die-related issues.
• Monitor wax presses and maintains wax melters for consistent wax flow.
• Prepare wax pattern racks for assembly.
• Ensure work meets quality standards and prescribed procedures are followed.
• Participate in scheduled training programs to enhance skills and maintain safety standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
  
  

What you will bring to the team

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of relative experience in a manufacturing environment
  
  

At Sigma Engineered Solutions Our Vision Is To Be The Global Partner Of Choice By Exceeding Customer Expectations. Our Team Members Are Essential To Our Customers Success, And We Look For These Qualities When Adding Members To Our Team

• exemplary honesty and integrity
• customer focused
• strive for continuous improvement in all they do
• are courageous and trustworthy
• are committed to teamwork
• are socially and environmentally responsible
• act proactively in the best interest of all stakeholders
  
  

If you share these qualities and you feel your background is not a perfect fit for a job, we encourage you to apply! Your background may have a telling story that makes you a better fit than you realize.

We are hard at work to make sure our people are taken care of and our benefits meet their needs. What does this look like?

• Competitive pay
• Health coverage
• Paid time off allowances
• Employee Assistance Program