Full-Time

Wax Assembler

Montana Precision Products

Montana Precision Products

51-200 employees

Aerospace precision components manufacturer via casting

Compensation Overview

$18 - $20/hr

No H1B Sponsorship

Butte, MT, USA

In Person

Initial training occurs on day shift; the regular schedule is second shift, Monday through Thursday.

Bachelor's

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
ERP

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Requirements
  • A High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • The ability to read, write, and speak English is required.
  • U.S. person status is required due to access to U.S. export-controlled technology.
  • The ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check is required.
  • Good attention to detail and eye-hand coordination skills are required.
  • The ability to accurately follow technical cards and travelers is required.
  • The ability to follow instructions and record information is required.
  • The ability to pass a vision test and maintain vision requirements is required.
Responsibilities
  • Create wax assemblies.
  • Participate in training and cross-training in production areas.
  • Work with small hydrogen torches, hot plates, brushes, hot wax, irons, and hand gauges.
  • Follow written work instructions, technical cards, and photographs.
  • Clock in and out and voucher onto jobs in the enterprise resource planning computer system.
  • Learn methods used for polishing delicate wax patterns and patching and blending defects.
  • Use hand tools to patch, smooth, and fill areas.
  • Attach patterns to sprues with correct orientation and spacing.
  • Visually inspect patterns and assembled waxes for defects.
  • Review router instructions and quantities for acceptance.
  • Assemble wax patterns according to technical cards and work instructions.
  • Update and complete daily paperwork.
  • Maintain tools and equipment.
  • Meet manufacturing deadlines.
  • Keep the work area clean and free from debris.
  • Maintain a regular work schedule.
Desired Qualifications
  • Excellent attendance and punctuality history.
  • Make decisions based on experience and available data.
  • Strive to meet or exceed job requirements.
Montana Precision Products

Montana Precision Products

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Montana Precision Products (MPP) manufactures high-precision aerospace and commercial components in Butte, Montana, including tube and duct assemblies, small structural castings, and flex joints. It uses investment casting (lost-wax) to create complex metal parts by building a ceramic shell around a wax pattern and pouring molten metal, resulting in parts that handle heat and vibrations. The company differentiates itself through its GE Aerospace–SeaCast joint-venture heritage, AS9100 certification, and ongoing capacity investments such as a 2022 expansion and 2025 modernization funded by GE Aerospace. Its goal is to reliably supply the aerospace supply chain with complex, quality parts and to expand manufacturing capabilities to meet rising demand.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$2M

Headquarters

Butte, Montana

Founded

N/A

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What believers are saying

  • GE Aerospace invested $2 million in April 2025 to modernize workflow.
  • MPP now has nearly 100,000 square feet, supporting higher output across programs.
  • Commercial and military engine demand supports narrowbody, widebody, and marine component volumes.

What critics are saying

  • Single-site Butte concentration creates disruption risk from equipment failure or workforce turnover.
  • GE Aerospace controls strategic priorities, so program shifts can squeeze MPP economics quickly.
  • Competition from lower-cost suppliers and additive manufacturing threatens legacy casting demand by 2027.

What makes Montana Precision Products unique

  • GE Aerospace and SeaCast own a 50/50 Butte joint venture, aligning demand and investment.
  • MPP makes AS9100-certified tube, duct, and structural castings for engine programs.
  • The 2022 expansion and flex-joint launch deepen specialized aerospace manufacturing capability.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Match

Paid Holidays

Annual Performance Based Incentives

Paid Paternity Leave

Paid Maternity Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

5%
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Mar 17th, 2025
GE Aerospace invests $2 million in Montana Precision Products in Butte

HELENA, Mont. - GE Aerospace is investing $2 million to increase manufacturing capacity of commercial and military aircraft engines in Butte.