Wax Assembly Technician – Manufacturing Industry
? Location: Wickliffe, OH
? Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour (+$2.10 shift premium)
? Shifts Available:
- 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
About the Role:
A leading manufacturer of airfoil castings is seeking Wax Assembly Technicians for its growing team. This position involves detailed, hands-on work with hot, moldable wax to create precise wax patterns used in the aerospace and gas turbine engine industries.
What You’ll Do:
- Use hot irons and hand tools to build wax patterns that resemble a "Christmas tree" structure
- Attach wax components to a central sprue, smoothing edges for accuracy
- Work with detailed instructions in a highly precise environment
- Maintain accurate production records in the ERP system
- Perform tasks in a hot, dry environment with wax odors
What We’re Looking For:
✅ 12+ months of stable manufacturing experience in detailed, small-part assembly
✅ Ability to fill out paperwork legibly and enter data into a system
✅ Comfortable working with hot wax materials in a hands-on setting
✅ Not colorblind (color recognition is essential)
✅ Able to work up to 12-hour shifts if required
✅ US Citizen (must provide a birth certificate or passport and high school diploma on the first day – no exceptions)
✅ Shift flexibility and willingness to work overtime
Perks & Benefits:
✔ Contract-to-hire opportunity (90 days to permanent employment)
✔ Overtime available for extra earnings
✔ Work uniforms provided upon permanent hire
✔ Full benefits package after conversion, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision (no premium increases in 8+ years)
- 401(k) with two plan options
- Quarterly cash bonus for all employees
- 10 paid holidays and vacation time
Dress Code & Work Environment:
? Steel-toed boots required (must provide your own)
? Jeans and T-shirt acceptable (work uniforms available after hire)
⚙ Personal protective equipment (PPE) provided
? Work involves hot wax, hand tools, and confined spaces