Wax Operator
- Req Number: 1647
- Address: N/A
- City, State: Greenfield, IN
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted Date: 8/14/2025
WHAT WE DO AND WHO WE ARE
At Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers, we work as a team to manufacturer boat propellers using an investment casting process. We make high quality products while supporting our teams and local communities by providing great careers in a safe, respectful, and innovative environment.
PURPOSE
The primary role of the wax operator is to build a wax pattern, forming the mold cavity where molten metal will be poured. This assembly, created by joining multiple wax patterns or operating a machine to build a one-piece pattern replicates the desired part's design and ensures accurate replication of intricate details in the final metal casting.
Starting $16.50 per hour with potential for growth based on experience.
Attendance incentives are available up to $160 per two-week period.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT US
At Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers, we work as a team to manufacturer boat propellers using an investment casting process. We make high quality products while supporting our teams and local communities by providing great careers in a safe, respectful, and innovative environment.
PURPOSE
The primary role of the wax operator is to build a wax pattern, forming the mold cavity where molten metal will be poured. This assembly, created by joining multiple wax patterns or operating a machine to build a one-piece pattern replicates the desired part's design and ensures accurate replication of intricate details in the final metal casting.
Starting $16.50 per hour with potential for growth based on experience.
Attendance incentives are available up to $160 per two-week period.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assemble wax patterns according to technical instructions, ensuring correct orientation and spacing
- Inspect wax patterns and assembled waxes for defects
- Visually inspect patterns and assembled waxes for defects
- Update and complete daily paperwork related to production and quality information
- Verify the results of assembly by inspecting your own work
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
- Assist with other tasks as needed, such as using wax extruding and base making injection machines
- Detect faulty operations, defective materials, and report any unusual conditions to leaders
- Ability to work in a team environment, as well as, individually
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma/ High School Equivalency
- Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Basic math, language, and reasoning ability
- Attention to detail
- Ability to read gauges pertaining to temperature and pressure
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to use basic hand tools
- Ability to read and comprehend work instructions
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- All candidates will be subject to full background screening prior to employment.
WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT US
- Learning & Development: Tuition assistance is available along with an internal training budget. Get with a hands-on company, in a fast-paced environment where you can have the runway to make change.
- Rest & Relaxation: 12 paid holidays off per year on top of a generous vacation policy.
- Great company culture: Work for a company that genuinely values work/life balance.
- Health Benefits: Medical with HSA options, Dental, and Vision starting first day of the month following date of hire.
- Prepare for the Future: Competitive 401(k) with company match.
- Innovative Environment: Work with a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of investment casting technology.
- Growth Opportunities: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing company.
