What are the responsibilities and job description for the Knockout - 3rd shift position at Eck Industries Inc?
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
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.
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.
