Knockout Operator (2nd shift)

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

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Knock-out/Cut-off Operator in the United States. The role requires operating molds and associated equipment, with training provided in rough knockout, cutoff, HTG, and snag.

You will handle tag checks, routing, trimming, and daily production records, while maintaining a clean and safe work area. The ideal candidate has 1+ year in manufacturing and can balance multiple tasks with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prefer 1–3 years of industrial supervisory or similar leadership experience.
• 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.
• Capable of balancing multiple tasks at once while maintaining attention to detail.
• Comfortable using a team approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Supervisory/leadership experience

Team-oriented problem solving

Strong attendance/ reliability

Flexible hours

Independent work

Attention to detail

Job description

• 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.