What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cleaning Room - 3rd Shift position at Eck Industries Inc?
PRIMARY PURPOSE
The cleaning room cell operator will decore, remove gates, and remove risers from aluminum castings. Additionally, they will grind burrs, sand parting lines and chills, and inspect each casting for acceptance after cleaning.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lift and secure aluminum castings on tables or chucks using clamps.
- Set up, operate, or tend grinding tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharp edges or corners.
- Other tools used include, but are not limited to, hand hammer, air chipping hammer with chisel bit, peening hammer, drum sander, disk sander, etc.
- May be required to use an Electric Sawzall for internal spaces between certain casting fins.
- Saw off gating and risers.
- Reprocess work.
- Use hoist assist with large castings.
- Study work instructions to determine product specifications, tool requirements, and operational sequences.
- Inspect finished workpieces to determine conformance to work instructions, using measuring instruments such as gauges or micrometers when applicable
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
At least one year of experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or 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.
Frequently
Varying Levels
Varies
10-20 lbs.
Occasionally
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.*
Rarely
Occasionally
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
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
Occasionally
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
Frequently
N/A
N/A
Crawling
Never
N/A
N/A
Stooping
Rarely
N/A
N/A
Reclining
Never
N/A
N/A
Sitting
Never
N/A
N/A
Bending
Occasionally
N/A
N/A
Kneeling
Never
N/A
N/A
Twisting (Torso)
Rarely
N/A
N/A
Balancing
Occasionally
N/A
N/A
Driving
Occasionally
N/A
Varies (Forklift)
Climbing
Never
N/A
N/A
Extremity Movements
Frequency
R=Right / L=Left / B= Both
Yes or 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.
Frequently
Mid-Range Vision
Clarity at 20 inches to 20 feet.
Occasionally
Far Vision
Clarity at 20 feet or more.
Rarely
Field of Vision
Clarity of the entire area that a person is able to see when their eyes are fixed in one position.
Occasionally
Color Vision/Discrimination
The need to distinguish between colors.
Never
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)
100%
Outside (% Value)
0%
Extreme Cold
N/A
Extreme Heat
N/A
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.
