Wax Department Lead

Wax Department Lead

If you would love to be part of a company that is poised for substantial growth with opportunities for career advancement, then working for CPP may be the right fit for you! Join a results-oriented workplace that strives for success through innovation, collaboration, and teamwork.

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) Eastlake is an investment casting foundry that specializes in complex aerospace & gas turbine components. With a stable business model and competitive compensation & benefits, CPP is a great option to consider as you look to make your next career move.

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What we Offer:

• Weekly Pay for Hourly Employees
• Comprehensive Benefit Plans
• 401k with Company Match
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
• Emphasis on Employee Engagement
• Paid Holidays and Vacation Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities for Advancement

Position Overview:

The Wax Lead is responsible for overseeing daily operations within the Wax department to ensure production efficiency, product quality, and adherence to safety and company standards. This role serves as a working lead, providing hands-on support while coordinating team activities, monitoring workflow, and acting as a liaison between production staff and management.

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Operations Oversight

• Coordinate and prioritize daily work assignments for Wax personnel to meet production schedules.
• Monitor workflow, staffing levels, and equipment usage to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Ensure all wax patterns and assemblies meet quality specifications and customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot production issues and escalate complex concerns to supervisors or engineering as needed.

Quality Assurance

• Enforce adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Conduct in-process inspections and ensure defects are identified, documented, and addressed promptly.
• Collaborate with the wax supervisor and process engineering to address audit findings.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to scrap reduction and process optimization.

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and support to Wax team members.
• Responsible for training new hires and cross-training existing employees.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and accountable work environment aligned with company values.
• Communicate performance expectations clearly and consistently.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, OSHA standards, and PPE requirements.
• Lead by example in maintaining a safe and organized work environment (6S principles).
• Report and document safety incidents, near misses, and hazards promptly.

Administrative & HR Collaboration

• Communicate employee relations matters, performance concerns and any problems to your supervisor.
• Reinforce company policies, procedures, and code of conduct.
• Participate in cost reduction efforts.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in wax dimensional inspection, injection, and/or assembly
• Prior leadership or lead experience is strongly preferred

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong understanding of wax assembly processes and production workflows.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, conflict management, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, blueprints, and technical documents.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills and understanding of Oracle
• Self-motivated, flexible and able to promote a team environment
• Detail oriented
• Mechanically inclined
• Safety conscious

NOTE: Consolidated Precision Products is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law .  It is the policy of the company to comply with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Upon request, the company will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process. All roles are restricted to U.S. persons (U.S. citizens, permanent residents and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act) due to access to export-controlled technology. CPP will require proof of status prior to employment.
Note that we maintain a drug-free workplace, and all offers of employment will be contingent on satisfactory results of a drug & background screen