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Pattern Production Technician

Council of Industry
Poughkeepsie, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Feb 2026
💰 $48,000/yr($42,000/yr$48,000/yr)

About the role

Overview

 

As a Pattern Production Technician, you will play a key role in creating precision wax patterns and assemblies that power the investment casting process. In this hands-on role, you’ll operate both manual and automated wax injection and assembly equipment, set up and change over tooling for new jobs, and fine-tune processes to ensure top-quality results. You’ll also inspect and repair wax components, assist with packaging and shipping, and deliver finished products to customers.

 

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

  • Package and ship products according to established procedures, without direct supervision.
  • Manual wax assembly.
  • Clean and maintain work areas.
  • Efficiently operate manual and automated wax injection equipment.
  • Efficiently operate automated wax assembly equipment.
  • Inspect and repair wax patterns and assemblies.
  • Identify injection/assembly defects
  • Changeover wax and tool to set up machines for new jobs
  • Create injection recipes for new parts
  • Adjust injection recipes to eliminate defects or optimize cycle time
  • Deliver production orders to customers in box truck
  • Follow all Personal Protection Procedures and Requirements.
  • Compliance with all OSHA and MPI Safety Procedures.
  • Follow Quality Control procedures and operating instructions while operating equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.
  • Supports MPI lean culture and initiatives by attending and participating in daily lean meetings while supporting efforts to make continuous improvements throughout MPI.

 

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to speak effectively with employees of organizations including fellow workers, engineering staff and supervisors.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Moderate computer skills.
  • Valid Drivers License

Company Website

www.mpi-systems.com

Company Profile

Why Join MPI

  • Competitive salary range of $21-24 commensurate with experience.
  • Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and generous PTO.
  • Be part of an innovative company that invests in your growth.
  • Work with advanced technologies in a collaborative, team-focused environment.
  • Contribute to meaningful projects that make an impact on global manufacturing.
  • Opportunity for career advancement.

Ready to join a company where innovation and continuous improvement drive success? Apply today and become part of MPI’s dynamic engineering team.

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