Doncasters we have an exciting opportunity for a Wax Operator to join our team in Oxford, AL!

Why join us?
Did you know that every time you take a flight, drive somewhere, or switch on a light, there’s a chance Doncasters played a part in making that happen?

As a leading international manufacturer of specialist superalloys and high-performance alloy components, we provide critical solutions to some of the world’s most demanding industries, including aerospace, Industrial Gas Turbines, automotive, medical, and other specialist sectors.

With a heritage spanning nearly 250 years, we’ve built a global reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and engineering that performs where it matters most. Today, we operate across 20 sites worldwide, employing almost 3,000 professionals. This includes engineers and production teams to HR, marketing, and other support functions, who are united by a shared sense of purpose.

At Doncasters, we believe in doing things the right way. That means acting with integrity, delivering with commitment, and working as one team to achieve more, together. Whether you're developing precision-engineered components, running world-class manufacturing operations, or supporting our people and processes, your role is part of something much bigger.

Join us and contribute to a legacy built on performance, precision, and the values that drive us forward - excellence, commitment, teamwork, and integrity.

What we can offer you:
• An interesting and varied field to work in
• An environment where you can learn and grow through constant development opportunities
• PTO
• Competitive 401K
• Competitive medical insurance

The Role:

Produce Wax replicas, inspect and mount finished parts in strict accordance with Engineering and Customer specifications. Produce Wax replicas, inspect and mount finished parts in strict accordance with Engineering and Customer specifications.

• Wax Operator 1 operates the Wax Injection machine to begin the process of injecting melted wax into the die molds. Wax Injection machines have settings; platen temperature, nozzle temperature, flow rate, and injection pressure which may require adjusting in order to produce quality parts.  Some dies open automatically and some have to be assembled and disassembled manually.   All processes are in strict accordance with the Departmental Operation Instructions, Router (Flow Sheet) and Customer Specifications.
• Wax Operator I must inspect parts for defects smaller than 1/8” defects at seams, air bubbles, and non-fill areas. The Operator must clean defected areas in accordance with Engineering & Customer specifications.  Inspection of completed parts and trees includes determining if parts are good and can proceed to the next operation or if they do not meet criteria, parts must be inspected and, if necessary, scraped by the Group Leader.
• The Wax Operator I must mount the wax parts onto the trees in strict accordance with the Departmental Operation Instructions, Router (Flow Sheet), Customer Specifications and the mounting diagram. The mounting diagram determines the tree type, parts per tree, and part positioning (or mounting) on the tree.  Strict adherence to accuracy and uniformity is critical for manufacturing quality parts throughout the production process.
• Mold number, alloy and employee’s initials are to be printed on the inside of the pour cup and trees are to be stamped (using metal lettering) with correct alloy.

Properly record in the electronic production tracking system (EPICOR) the progress and completion of jobs

Interested?
If you have any of the below skills, we would love to talk to you about your next career move:

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent hand/eye coordination.

20/20 vision, or corrected, required.

• Wax Operator 1 is an entry-level position.
• On-the-job training.

Experience in production positions preferred but not required

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations. 

Licenses, Certificate of registration:  NDT Inspector exam must be passed each year to perform the job

• Some manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

On the job training provided

Physical Demands:

Environmental —

• Work area is climate controlled; temperature is 65 to 85 degrees.
• The noise level is greater than 85 dB.
• Wax area has silicone fumes.

Physical demands —

• Handles wax parts and metal dies—metal dies fall into two categories, 0-59 lbs. and over 60 lbs
• Moderate lifting, pushing and pulling is required and routinely flipping or turning of dies.
• Prolonged standing in a confined area no more than 15 square feet is required.
• Work is repetitive in nature; therefore, close attention to detail is required.

Safety —

• Strict adherence to the Company Health & Safety policies at all times. Operator will wear PPE at all times.
• A small torch (gas operated) which could cause 3^rd degree burns.
• Burning wax creates fumes when using the hot plate and torch.
• Tools needed to preform duties might include: screwdrivers, punches, pliers and other small hand tools.
• Wax Injection machine has platens operated by high pressure hydraulics.

Equal opportunities:
Doncasters is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability- physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process. Please contact [email protected].