Knockout Operator

The Boler Company®•Freeport, IL

1d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Knockout Operator is responsible for setting up and cleaning dies to reduce press downtime. This role involves following a daily knockout schedule, reviewing the forge schedule to ensure tooling availability, and scheduling tooling on the die schedule list. The operator will receive work orders from Tool & Die, deliver dies to the Tool & Die area, and notify Tool & Die of repair types. Additionally, the position requires completing paperwork such as job set up sheets, identifying equipment issues and notifying supervisors or maintenance, and reporting quality issues to Quality control. The role also includes maintaining daily timekeeping, daily inserts, and die inventory in the Knockout computer system, and reporting unusual or unsafe conditions to the supervisor. Active participation in promoting a safe and healthy work environment by following policies and procedures for accident reduction and elimination, and providing feedback for safer work behaviors and conditions is expected.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow instructions
Ability to work under pressure and adhere to schedules
Ability to read a tape measure
Ability to operate hand tools such as spray gun and forge tongs
Ability to work safely and keep area clean
Demonstrated ability to work well with all levels of the organization
Good verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
Able to communicate clearly, concisely and achieve intended objectives
Ability to work assigned shift and remain awake and alert during assigned shift is required
Reporting to work for assigned shift, maintaining a physical presence and performing assigned work for the duration of assigned shift is required
Ability to work in a variety of environments which may include exposure to extreme heat, humidity, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, loud noise, and all weather conditions
Regularly required to stand for an 8 hour shift
Position requires frequent twisting, turning, reaching, bending, pulling and pushing
Position occasionally requires walking, climbing, stooping, and crouching
Must be able to handle up to 80 lbs on a regular basis throughout the 8 hour shift
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
Working conditions include exposure to extreme temperatures (heat) and humid conditions, dirt, and noise

Nice To Haves

Attention to Detail
Safety-Consciousness
Problem-Solving Skills
Technical Aptitude
Physical Stamina
Teamwork
Adaptability
Time Management
Initiative
Focus and Concentration

Responsibilities

Set up and clean dies
Follow daily knockout schedule
Review forge schedule to ensure tooling is available to run forge schedule
Schedule tooling on the die schedule list and notify appropriate individuals
Receive work orders from Tool & Die
Deliver dies to the Tool & Die area
Notify Tool & Die of die repair type to ensure tooling is appropriate
Complete appropriate paperwork such as job set up sheets
Identify issues with the equipment and notify supervisor and/or maintenance
Notify Quality of quality issues
Maintain daily timekeeping, daily inserts and die inventory in the Knockout computer system
Report unusual or unsafe conditions to supervisor
Actively participate in efforts to establish and promote a safe and healthy work environment
Follow policies, programs, and procedures for the reduction and elimination of work-related accidents
Provide feedback to promote safer work behaviors and conditions