Shell Operator/Wax Assembler

Description

Montana Precision Products – Where Precision Meets Innovation!

Montana Precision Products (MPP) is at the forefront of manufacturing excellence, specializing in producing complex and high-precision components for the aerospace and industrial sectors. At MPP, you'll be part of a team that uses state-of-the-art technology to create components that power some of the most recognizable aircraft in the world, including the Boeing 737 MAX, the Airbus A320neo, and other commercial aircraft.

Job Summary

The shift specified is Mon-Fri 3:00am to 11:30am and operates the shell room during the gap between off going 2nd shift and oncoming 1st shift and all of Friday’s shift requiring effective communication and hand offs. Operating the shell room includes operating robotic shell making lines. Build, measure, and maintain ceramic slurries and stuccos per work instructions. Clean and load wax assemblies into the system and unload and prepare finished shells from the system. Mon-Thursday from 6:00am to 11:30am this position is expected to support 1st shift duties in the shell room only as needed and by direction of position’s lead, coach, or business leader otherwise cross-train and certify in Wax Assembly and create wax assemblies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate robots and monitor conveyor lines and key process variables. 
• Clean and fill and tanks; make ceramic slurry and monitor viscosity levels.  
• Wash, rinse and dry wax assemblies prior to shell making
• Prepare and load wax assemblies on hangers to introduce into robotic systems
• Unload hangers of finished shells, breakdown and clean hangers and pins preparing shells for next operation
• Works with small hydrogen torches, hot plates, brushes, hot wax, irons and hand gauges
• Detail delicate wax patterns, patching and blending defects. Use hand tools to patch, smooth and fills areas. 
• Attach patterns, ceramic pour cups, and other ceramic and wax structures to sprues with correct orientation/spacing.
• Visually inspects patterns and wax assemblies for defects.
• Perform operator maintenance checks, tasks, and regular area cleaning.
• Clocks in and out and vouchers on to jobs in ERP computer system.
• Follow tech cards and work instructions and complete travelers and logs. 
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Schedule:  Monday-Friday 3:00am - 11:30 am (Includes 10% shift differential)

Work Environment:

• May be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, smoke (Not over OSHA Permissible Exposure Levels).
• Safety training and equipment are provided by MPP in accordance with applicable law, industry standards and company policy.
• Occasionally lifts 25 – 45lbs.

Why you want to work here:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and a Health Reimbursement Account
• Career Growth and Promotional Paths
• Generous Paid Time Off That Starts Accruing Day 1
• 401(k) with Match
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Annual Performance Based Incentives
• Cross Training Raises of 3% and 6% Depending on Number of Areas Certified in
• Overtime Opportunities
• Employee Recognition and Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance
• Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave
• Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Safety First Culture

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
• Read, write, and speak English
• US Person Status
• Ability to accurately follow tech cards and travelers. 
• Follows instructions and records information. 
• Ability to pass vision test and maintain vision requirements.

Desired Characteristics:

• Good mathematical, measuring, and process variable monitoring skills.
• Interest and ability to understand electronic and robotic control systems and digital instrumentation and process monitoring and controls.
• Good attention to detail and eye/hand coordination skills. 
• Excellent attendance and punctuality history
• Makes decisions based on experience and available data
• Strives to meet or exceed job requirements

Employment Eligibility:

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to U.S. export-controlled technology. Montana Precision Products will require proof of status prior to employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Montana Precision Products is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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