Knockout Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Knockout Operator (Cleaning) will be responsible for removing shell material from titanium castings using mold pounding and core blast machines.

Pay Scale: $ 18.50 - $20.00

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Remove wire and shell material from castings using a sledgehammer.
• Operate a mechanical hoist to load and unload castings from cart; involves pushing control buttons and attaching hoist chains to castings.
• Operate a bandsaw machine to cut up metal.
• Operate a waterblast machine.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• The physical effort applied in this job includes lifting, pulling, reaching, manipulating, carrying, pushing, and shoveling.
• Extensive repetitive motion of the hands, wrists and arms.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Good attendance record required.
• Able to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to withstand long periods of standing and walking.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels and in a fast-paced environment.
• Compliance with general company attendance standard is required.
• HS diploma or equivalent GED required, but candidates not meeting this requirement who possesses relevant experience will be considered.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Solid job history including more than 1 year at previous or recent employer.
• Must be willing to undergo a pre-employment background check.
• Must be willing to participate in pre-employment and periodic drug screening.
• Previous experience operating a cutting torch is preferred.

Work Conditions:

• Exposure to dust, dirt, heat, cold, noise, and vibration.
• Must wear hearing and eye protection in performance of duties.
• The job is often performed under somewhat disagreeable working conditions; exposure to any or all of the mentioned elements is likely, with at least one present to the extent of being disagreeable.

Relocation assistance may be available to qualified candidates.