Processing Technician – PDS Tech Commercial

LaPorte, IN
Pay Rate: $26.38/hr
Shifts Available:

• 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  or

• 3rd Shift: Monday–Friday | 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

If you enjoy hands-on manufacturing work, solving production challenges, and taking pride in producing high-quality results, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking skilled Processing Technicians to support critical manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment focused on precision, consistency, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Dewaxing Molds

• Retrieve molds from wind tunnel and log production information

• Load molds into vacuum chambers

• Steam dewax molds and maintain accurate production paperwork

• Inspect vacuum pumps and steam dewax units daily

• Move molds using wire trucks

Cutting Alloy

• Weigh, identify, and organize alloy materials

• Cut alloy to required weights and specifications

• Chamfer alloy, remove dust, and prepare materials for processing

• Maintain alloy documentation and daily equipment upkeep

• Operate forklifts and maintain valid fork truck certification

Material Cutter

• Review production schedules and mold quantities

• Locate mold wrap instructions and cut materials to specification

• Stage materials for mold wrapping teams

• Assist engineers with updated wrap instructions

Mold Wrappers

• Retrieve molds and follow detailed wrap instructions

• Mix materials (“mud”) and wrap molds according to specifications

• Stage completed molds for preheat operations

• Support process improvements with engineering teams

Oven Pushers

• Verify job numbers, lot numbers, and mold quantities

• Load molds into ovens following production instructions

• Track and enter lot trace information into systems

• Maintain production documentation

Chamber Loaders

• Verify oven temperatures before processing

• Load and unload molds into vacuum chambers

• Apply post-cast cooling agents

• Set up lower casting units as required for production runs

Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Skills & Abilities

• Basic reading and writing skills

• Basic computer knowledge

• Ability to follow detailed instructions and production procedures

Experience

• Manufacturing or production experience preferred, but not required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods

• Ability to lift, move, and handle production materials as needed

• Comfortable working in an industrial/manufacturing environment

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay

• Stable full-time schedule

• Hands-on manufacturing environment

• Growth opportunities within production operations

Apply Today!

Openings are filling quickly. If you’re dependable, safety-focused, and ready to work in a manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply today!

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