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.