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Signicast
MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN-HARTFORD
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What they do
A Manufacturing or Production Technician works with manufacturing equipment and machinery. Performs set up and tests, monitors, adjusts and repairs machines used to produce products or other machines. Inspects equipment, troubleshoots problems with machines or designs.
$61,154 / year median in Wisconsin
+4% projected growth
Job Description
MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN-HARTFORD
Req #300 Signicast- Hartford Facility, 1800 Innovation Way, Hartford, Wisconsin, United States of America Apply Share Job Description Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 2:00 AM Signicast is the industry's leading investment casting manufacturer.
- 6:00 am
- 6:00 pm on a 12-hour 2-2-3 rotating schedule Night shift
- 6:00 pm
- 6:00 am on a 12-hour 2-2-3 rotating schedule The starting wage depends on experience + applicable shift premiums Dependable and reliable attendance is required for all positions
Dip/Dewax Technician:
Responsible for coordinating the dipping of wax patterns into the ceramic slurry to develop the shell coat and then evaluating the wax from the moldMelt/Rough Clean Technician:
R esponsible for converting parts into metal by transferring liquid metals into molds and then removing the ceramic mold from the parts. Essential Duties and Responsibilities This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded from time to time to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary. Full job descriptions are available upon request Dip/Dewax Technician Conduct and continually improve on Signicast's processes within the Dip/De-Wax cell Adding sand and cleaning sand beds Measurement of the slurry mixture to ensure the right consistency Unscrewing the mold from the mold hanger in order to put a cup on the mold for the next step Lift the mold from the cup machine and load it onto the mold cart to load into the autoclave Loading and unloading of the autoclave Loading all sprues from the de-waxing process (autoclave) and load into the sprue-cleaning machine Patch molds so there are no leaks Lift molds onto the conveyor system that enters into the burn-out furnace Back up for other areas if the continuous flow manufacturing process is interrupted to remove any backlogs. This could include working in the Wax Cell, Melt Cell, or Finishing Cell. Melt/Rough Clean Technician Comply with all safety and health guidelines, quality standard practices/procedures, and housekeeping standards Respond to alarms on melt units, caustic units (where applicable), KOH units, furnaces, and revert dryer for safety and proper functioning Detect sounds from equipment for proper functioning (ex: listen for abnormal sounds of equipment such as blades on cutting saw, grinding sounds, whining sounds on melting pot) Melting alloys to form metal in pot Pouring metal into molds and setting down correctly according to standard practices Removing ceramic in rough clean with water blaster and/or caustic, cutting off from sprue with a cut-off saw or cold break unit, and desludging tanks to clean them Maintaining the quality of metal to specifications indicated on standard practices, checking components of metal pot by performing a slug test using the spectrometer, adding alloys to the pot to bring a sample to specifications, performing final burn, and saving into the computer Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Education and or/Experience High school diploma orHSED/GED
equivalent preferred. Must possess good computer skills and be able to learn new skills as needed. Communication Skills Must be able to effectively communicate with other employees to share information, solve problems, and instruct or train lesser-skilled employees. Must have the ability to read and interpret English documents such as part drawings, shop orders, work plans, and short correspondence. Must be able to write standard reports and documentation. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Protective Clothing/Equipment Required Safety glasses and safety shoes must be worn in all manufacturing areas. Additional PPE may be required as needed.Benefits:
Our Total Rewards program offers world class benefits for this full-time position: Medical Insurance-PPO & HDHP HSA within 61 days of your start date Dental & Vision insurance Wellness Program Life Insurance Short-term & Long Term disability Paid vacations plus 10 paid Holidays Quarterly Performance Bonus 401k Matching up to 5.5% Tuition Reimbursement On-site Fitness center (Hartford & Brown Deer Only) On-site Chiropractor (Hartford Only) Signicast offers a breadth of opportunities from career development planning to help our employees grow into their next position through individualized planning and training to in-depth leadership development for our next generation of leaders. Signicast is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Job Details Job Family Ops Pay Type Hourly Scan this QR code and apply! Download Signicast- Hartford Facility, 1800 Innovation Way, Hartford, Wisconsin, United States of America