Knockout - 3rd Shift

PRIMARY PURPOSE

A person in the knockout position performs all required operations to remove sand shell material from a casting following established methods and procedures. This individual will operate a shaker table, other machines, and hand tools as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use a 3-pound hammer to remove sand from casting.
• Break sand mold from finished casting, using clay digger or sledgehammer.
• Sweeps, shovels, and cleans work areas.
• Place castings on pallets with necessary paperwork.
• Use hoist assist to pick up or move large castings.
• Remove chills and hooks from shaker table/floor.
• Separate gating into correct bins.
• Stamp casting once it is knocked out.
• Use compressed air to clean sand out of small and tight crevices of castings.
• Knock off down sprues.
• Study work instructions to determine product specifications, tool requirements, and operational sequences.
• Complete daily inspections on tools and equipment, filling out forms when required to do so.
• Maintain housekeeping in the work area at the end of each shift.
• Maintain area per established 6S standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisory or leadman personnel.

East Knockout

• Load knocked out sand onto palmer table.
• Transport hopper, using the forklift, to South Knockout.
• Empty hopper, using forklift, onto sand pile in South Knockout.
• Use forklift to flip large castings upside down onto palmer table.
• Clean elevator pit.
• Knock out castings on the outside dock when required.
• Blowout castings with long air nozzle on dock.
• Clean outside dock.

South Knockout

• Use John Deere to load sand into GK (Shaker Table) to transport silo for reclaim.
• Use Brokk knockout machine to clean castings.
• Empty dust collector when barrels are full. Must be checked each shift.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

At least one year in a manufacturing setting is preferred.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or its equivalent is preferred, but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

NEVER

RARELY

OCCASIONALLY

FREQUENTLY

CONSTANTLY

(0%)

(1-5%)

(5-33%)

(34-66%)

(67-100%)

Frequency

Levels

Distance

Lifting/Carrying

Under 10 lbs.

Occasionally

Varying Levels

Varies

10-20 lbs.

Frequently

Varying Levels

Varies

21-50 lbs.

Occasionally

Varying Levels

Varies

51-100 lbs.*

Occasionally

Varying Levels

Varies

over 100 lbs.*

Rarely

Varying Levels

Varies

Pushing/Pulling

Under 10 lbs.

10-20 lbs.

21-50 lbs.

51-75 lbs.*

76-100 lbs.*

Occasionally

Occasionally

Occasionally

Occasionally

Rarely

Varying Levels

Varying Levels

Varying Levels

Varying Levels

Varying Levels

Varies

Varies

Varies

Varies

Varies

• Hoist, crane, or other lift assistance to be used when possible; Lifting/Carrying/Pulling/Pushing items heavier than 50 lbs. is considered risky. Items weighing 70+ lbs. employee must use lift assistance.

Walking

Constantly

N/A

Standing

Constantly

N/A

N/A

Feeling

Occasionally

N/A

N/A

Fingering (Finger Work, Picking or Pinching)

Occasionally

N/A

N/A

Handling (Grasping, Holding or Turning)

Frequently

N/A

N/A

Reaching

Constantly

N/A

N/A

Crawling

Never

N/A

N/A

Stooping

Occasionally

N/A

N/A

Reclining

Never

N/A

N/A

Sitting

Never

N/A

N/A

Bending

Frequently

N/A

N/A

Kneeling

Rarely

N/A

N/A

Twisting (Torso)

Occasionally

N/A

N/A

Balancing

Rarely

N/A

N/A

Driving

Frequently

N/A

Varies (Forklift)

Climbing

Never

N/A

N/A

Extremity Movements

Frequency

R=Right / L=Left / B= Both

Yesor No

Dominant Hand

Both hands:

Both feet:

Frequently

Frequently

Occasionally

R or L

B

B

Yes

Yes

Yes

Vision

Definition

Frequency

General Sight Requirements

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Near Vision

Clarity at 20 inches or less.

Mid-Range Vision

Clarity at 20 inches to 20 feet.

Far Vision

Clarity at 20 feet or more.

Field of Vision

Clarity of the entire area that a person is able to see when their eyes are fixed in one position.

Color Vision/Discrimination

The need to distinguish between colors.

Hearing

Occasional interaction with internal personnel.

Speech and Language

Visual comprehension (understanding/processing written word and visual observations).

Communication with co-workers and leadership (face-to-face, electronically, and telephonically)

Environment

Work Hours

Minimum of 40 hours per week with overtime as needed.

Inside (% Value)

70%

Outside (% Value)

30%

Extreme Cold

Occasionally

Extreme Heat

Occasionally

Noise

The work environment is well lit, and the noise level is moderate but not excessive.

Hazards

• Forklift Traffic
• Heat and hot surfaces
• Rolling and pinching exposures (cores, core boxes, lifting devices, etc.)
• Sharp objects and edges
• Flying and falling objects (sand, cores, plywood separators)
• Dust from core making and cleaning
• Airborne contaminants (Silica, formaldehyde, ammonia, amines, CO2, SO2, phenol, isocyanates, etc.)
• Toxins and Fumes. (Foundry Gaseous Chemicals and Odors)

Tools/Equipment

Company Furnishes Tools

Safety Equipment

Protective Clothing

• Sleeves (Cotton)
• Jeans (Must be in good condition, no holes)
• Molten rated clothing may be required depending on task.

Eye and Face Protection

• Safety Glasses

Hearing Protection

• Ear plugs

Foot Protection

• Metatarsal safety shoes

Job Specific PPE can be found in the PPE Policy and the Job Safety Analysis of each position.

• Disclaimer: This is not necessarily a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with this job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands and this job description is subject to change at any time.