PCC Talent Acquisition Portal-posted 8 days ago
$19 - $24/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Groton, CT
5,001-10,000 employees

PURPOSE: Under close supervision and guidance, a knockout operator performs all required knockout operations to remove shell material from a casting following established methods and procedures. This individual will operate a wheelabrator, knockout machine or water-blast unit and all other machines and hand tools as directed.

  • Perform all vibrating operations to remove investment material from casting in preparation for finishing operation.
  • Operate knockout equipment and water-blast unit.
  • Operate vibrating machine to remove as complete as possible investment material from casting.
  • Make simple changeover of bits.
  • Obtain investment castings from racks and dispose of as required when operation is complete.
  • Exercise care in handling to avoid unnecessary breakage or damage.
  • Maintain identity of castings.
  • Snap tab off shell, grind tab to clean and smooth finish, scribe identifying data on tab.
  • Run tab through Kevex test to check acceptability and type of alloy.
  • Operate spinblast and perform other duties as required or as directed.
  • Uses hammers to knock off more resistant areas.
  • Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Follow safety regulations.
  • Transfer parts into and out of work area.
  • Perform other tasks of equal or less complexity as assigned by supervisor or as required by position.
  • Maintains or exceeds production rate with acceptable quality.
  • Maintain Dept. log for record keeping on kevex check requirements.
  • If qualified, operate forklift to move heavy parts
  • Able to read, write, comply written verbal instructions and established routines.
  • Perform repetitive operation to remove investment casting from ceramic shell following established methods and procedures; clean castings.
  • Requires the use of some judgment to make simple machine setups; avoid damage to parts.
  • Considerable physical effort handling flasks and performing knockout and related duties.
  • Equal to frequently exerting average effort.
  • Continuous mental or visual attention required to performing knockout operations requiring constant alertness and activity.
  • 3 months manufacturing experience preferred.
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