Knockout Operator (2nd shift)

Precision Castparts; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Painesville, OH, is seeking a 2nd Shift Knockout Operator to perform molding knock-out operations and related tasks on a 2pm-10pm schedule. You will handle trimming, routing, and quality checks, while maintaining safety and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in manufacturing, with preference for those who have knockout experience or supervisory exposure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a manufacturing environment; knockout experience is a plus.
• Prefer 1–3 years of industrial supervisory or similar leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Check all tags for proper identification.
• Knock out mold with automatic air hammer, hand, water blast.
• Start routing card process.
• Cut-off castings, trim excess gatings.
• Lift and dump 55-gallon barrels containing molds.
• Visually inspect work for obvious defects.
• Record daily all work performed by operational codes.
• Keep work area clean, safe, and in compliance with safety rules.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere with coworkers and supervisors.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Teamwork

Multitasking

Strong attendance

Sense of urgency

Independent worker

Flexible hours

Job description

2nd Shift Knockout Operator

Title: Knockout Operator

Shift: 2nd Shift, 2pm - 10pm

Reports to: 651 Manager/Supervisor

Location: Painesville

Work Experience

• Minimum of 1-year experience in a manufacturing environment, previous knockout experience a plus
• Prefer one to three years of industrial supervisory or similar leadership experience

Requirements

• Able to work flexible hours with a history of dependability as demonstrated with strong attendance record.
• Have a strong sense of urgency with the ability to work independently.
• Individual must be capable of balancing multiple tasks at once while maintaining attention to detail.
• Comfortable using a team approach to problem solving.

Responsibility

• The Knock-out/Cut-off Operator must be able to perform all duties and procedures and operate equipment efficiently. Will be trained in rough knockout, cutoff, HTG, and snag.

Specific Duties

• Check all tags for proper identification.
• Knock out mold with automatic air hammer, hand, water blast.
• Start routing card process.
• Cut-off castings, trim excess gatings.
• Lift and dump 55-gallon barrels containing molds.
• Visually inspect work for obvious defects.
• Perform other duties as designated by the supervisor.
• Record on a daily basis all work performed by operational codes.
• Keeps the work area clean, orderly, and in safe condition, following all safety rules.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Any and all additional responsibilities as required or assigned.